Deputy Chief Engineer

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 118.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation: 3 weeks

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Descripción de la vacante

RTX's Collins Aerospace division seeks a Deputy Chief Engineer for the Secure Subsystems Engineering team in El Segundo. You will lead upgrades to a legacy crypto device, collaborate with the lead engineer, PMO, and customer to achieve crypto certification, and guide bid/proposal efforts as well as defects through CCB governance.

The role requires strong systems engineering experience, a SECRET clearance, and a STEM background.

Formación

• Experience with the systems development process from requirements to production.
• Experience leading $50–$100M programs as chief engineer/project lead for 2+ years.
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Typically requires STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile (SAFe) and cryptographic hardware architectures.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and test methodologies.
• Experience with software languages such as Rust and Python.

Responsabilidades

• Lead as deputy chief engineer for upgrades to a legacy crypto device.
• Coordinate with lead engineer, PMO, and customer to obtain crypto certification.
• Direct bid/proposal efforts and manage CCB governance for defects.
• Perform system requirements decomposition, CDRL updates, and testing for crypto systems.

Conocimientos

Systems engineering

Security clearance

Waterfall/Agile

SAFe practices

Cryptographic hardware

Network encryption

DOORS

CAMEO

Rust

Python

Educación

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Herramientas

DOORS

CAMEO

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted: 2026-11-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04 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: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Secure Subsystems Engineering team seeks a Deputy Chief Engineer. The Secure Subsystems Department is responsible for the design, test, and certification of cross-domain technologies and cryptographic products that equip our warfighters to thrive in today's multi-domain battlespace. Our department collaborates with portfolio teams across the organization to help capture new business and create security-hardened solutions that address our customers' demanding needs.

What You Will Do

Lead as the deputy chief engineer for a team that is going through several upgrades on a legacy device Work closely with the lead chief engineer, engineering leads, PMO and customer to get to the crypto certification Cost Accounting Manager (CAM) and work with Finance/Scheduler for internal BCRs, IMS planning Product owner/scrum master and running CCBs for defects Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions Perform bid and proposal efforts Work system requirements decomposition, CDRL updates and black box or white box testing on Software and hardware integrated crypto systems SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

Qualifications

You Must Have Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production. Experience with leading $50-100 million programs as a chief engineer/project lead through waterfall/agile methodologies for a minimum of 2 years. Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. Qualifications We Prefer Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership Experienced with Cryptographic Hardwarearchitecture/design,Network Encryption specifications and test methodologies Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO or similar, Software Languages such as Rust and Python. Experience with Hardware and Software Integration, Validation & Verification Testing, and Qualification Testing.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Employee Referral Eligible #MISENG

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.