Avionics Program Lead

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Chief in the Cedar Rapids area to lead engineering programs for avionics products. You will drive cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments while coordinating with peer engineers, management, manufacturing, and customers.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in avionics development, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, IA is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10+ years of experience (or 7+ with advance degree).
• Experience in avionics product development across all lifecycle phases.
• Experience managing technical projects including schedule, EV management, risk, and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering programs to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments.
• Oversee staffing forecasts and collaborate with engineering organizations to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Provide governance over program metrics, TPMs, risks, and opportunities across the program.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Avionics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

RTX is seeking a Program Chief in the Cedar Rapids area to lead engineering programs for avionics products. You will drive cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments while coordinating with peer engineers, management, manufacturing, and customers.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in avionics development, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, IA is expected.