AMRAAM C9/D4 Execution Chief Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ, seeks an AMRAAM C9/D4 Execution Chief Engineer to lead multi-disciplined development teams for AIM-120-C9 and D4 configurations. Role interfaces with senior leaders, suppliers, and government customers. Onsite work in Tucson with a program scope near $500M and potential growth to $1.5B.

The candidate will drive technical vision, align architecture needs, and manage cross-program IPTs for execution excellence. US citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience leading large technical teams to develop work plans and drive execution.
• Experience with system development, requirements management, verification, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a product vision, strategy, and goals for multiple Programs/Customers.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across IPTs and functions.
• Primary technical point of contact with senior program management and engineering leadership.
• Influence internal and external customers on technical capabilities and risks.
• Plan incremental upgrades and system improvements.
• Drive production improvements via Failure Review Boards and FRACAS.
• Engage major subcontractors to ensure deliverables.
• Direct a multi-disciplinary engineering team in product development and production.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Leadership

System development

Modular architectures

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Company Overview

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role Summary

The AMRAAM C9/D4 Execution Chief Engineer will assist with the technical leadership of the multi-disciplined development teams for development of the AIM-120-C9 and D4 configurations. The C9/D4 Execution Chief Engineer will work closely with other Chief Engineers and frequently interface with internal and external stakeholders, technical subject matter experts, key major suppliers and government customers. The role requires a high level of execution expertise coupled with the ability to lead a high visibility development program which includes Guidance Section and All Up Round IPT, Digital IPT, Data Link Electronics IPT, Target Detection Device IPT, Integration Labs IPT, Shared Services IPT, and all cross-product teams. The current scope is approximately $500M with expected growth to $1.5B. This position is an onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

Establish and manage a product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple Programs/Customers and facilitate conflict resolution.

Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPTs and other functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Primary technical point of contact with internal senior program management and engineering leadership.

Influence and align internal and external customers on the technical capabilities, technical risks and common architecture needs.

Plan out and lead the incremental break-in of upgrades and system improvements.

Drive positive change within the production environment as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and other continuous improvement efforts.

Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables.

Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of product development and production.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience in leading large technical teams who can develop work plans and drive execution.
• Experience with system development and design, requirements development, management, verification, system integration and test, and production.
• Experience working on modular systems architectures and product lines.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications – Prefer

• Prior experience with AMRAAM® programs.
• Test Driven, Multidisciplinary Capability management experience.
• Experience in leading teams using Agile methods.
• Demonstrated leadership experience showing the ability to collaborate with program office, cross-functional teams, and internal/external customers.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary team of 50+ members.
• Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to executive and/or functional leadership.
• Experience in large program execution.
• Raytheon Chief Engineer Level 4 or higher.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Incentive Compensation

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Location

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Application Window

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.