Capacity Growth Office (CGO) Engineering Enablement and Process Improvement Initiatives Lead - Remote

RTX (Raytheon); United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is establishing a CGO-driven engineering initiatives capability focused on modernization and enterprise-wide process improvements. The Engineering Enablement and Process Improvement Initiatives Lead will drive cross-functional programs spanning engineering, digital technology, security, facilities, and programs.

The role prioritizes GenAI and VDI adoption, piloting new solutions, and creating scalable, compliant workflows. Travel up to 35% may be required to engage stakeholders across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of proven engineering leadership and cross-functional project execution.
• Experience piloting and scaling technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology enablement and standardize engineering practices.
• Coordinate across engineering, digital tech, security, and operations.
• Pilot and scale GenAI/VDI initiatives to improve productivity and compliance.
• Manage readiness, risks, and dependencies across stakeholders.

Skills

GenAI adoption

VDI

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

10+ years engineering leadership

Tools

GenAI tooling

Digital engineering tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

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: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

The Raytheon Capacity Growth Office (CGO) is establishing a dedicated engineering initiatives capability focused on enabling enterprise-wide process improvements and accelerating adoption of emerging technologies.

The Engineering Enablement and Process Improvement Initiatives Lead will serve as a technical and strategic driver for engineering modernization efforts.

This role will lead and support cross-functional initiatives that enhance innovation, improve operating efficiency, standardize engineering processes, and strengthen compliance. Examples of cross-functional projects supported in this role include efforts involving adoption of Generative AI (GenAI), expansion of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), quality improvement initiatives, and secure material movement process enhancement.

Typical project results may include improved engineering productivity through automation or standardized workflows, reduced cycle time for security or operational processes, increased clarity and consistency in engineering procedures, enhanced compliance readiness, reduced material movement delays or bottlenecks, and higher throughput across engineering teams leveraging modern digital capabilities.

The ideal candidate has strong engineering leadership experience, a track record of process transformation, and the ability to coordinate solutions across engineering, digital technology, operations, security, facilities, and program teams. This role directly supports the CGO Engineering Initiatives Leader.

What You Will Do

Technology and Process Enablement

• Drive adoption of emerging technologies such as GenAI, VDI, automation, and digital engineering tools.
• Assess and pilot new technical solutions that strengthen productivity, throughput, and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement efforts focused on enhancing operational workflows, reducing bottlenecks, and increasing consistency and efficiency across engineering and related functions.
• Establish standardized engineering practices and create scalable, repeatable solutions

Cross-Functional Coordination and Execution

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure organizational, technical, and compliance needs are effectively supported.
• Manage readiness, resourcing, risks, and dependencies across multiple stakeholders.
• Execute pilot projects, define success criteria, assess results, and scale proven solutions.

Governance, Communication, and Compliance

• Provide clear communication, reporting, and KPI tracking for leadership and teams.
• Ensure adherence to policy, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Represent CGO Engineering Initiatives in reviews, working groups, and enterprise forums.

Travel required up to 35% to engage with stakeholders, support initiatives, and ensure alignment across sites.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology. Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• Ten (10) or more years of proven experience in engineering leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional project execution.
• Experience piloting, evaluating, and scaling technical and operational initiatives.
• Experience with emerging technologies such as GenAI and VDI, and their application to engineering workflows.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience developing innovative technical solutions.
• Communication skills with experience preparing leadership-level updates and technical briefings.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, digital technology, security, quality, operations, and supply chain in a matrixed environment.
• Experience driving adoption of standardized processes in large organizations.
• Active and transfer