Deputy Chief Engineer - Next-Gen GEO OPIR Payloads

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 145,600 - 276,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Lifeinsurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA seeks a Deputy Chief Engineer to lead the Next Generation GEO OPIR program, overseeing space‑based infrared missile‑warning technology development and operations. You will direct engineering execution, interface with customers, and guide the engineering team to deliver on program milestones.

Applicants should bring 10+ years in STEM, EO/IR systems experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage cost, risk, and schedules. An active Secret clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in electro‑optical (EO) and/or IR sensor systems, DoCost/DoS concepts, trade studies, link budgets and margins.
• Hardware and software system integration, test, verification and validation.
• Experience communicating and presenting complex topics across organizational levels and customers.
• Experience with technical team leadership, program staffing, earned value, risk management, subcontract management, and quality controls.
• Active Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering program execution and technical leadership for advanced IR payload sensors.
• Provide maintenance and operations support for space-qualified hardware and software.
• Facilitate communications between customers, Raytheon leadership, and the engineering team.
• Forecast staffing, manage risk/opportunity, earned value, IPT coordination, and subcontract management.
• Manage the program technical baseline through reviews and Engineering Review Board.
• Support business activities, RFIs/RFPs, and ECPs, and contribute to roadmaps and mentoring.
• Support continuous process improvement within Engineering.

Skills

EO/IR systems

System integration & test

Technical leadership

Earned value & risk management

Communication skills

Security clearance (Secret)

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Job description

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA seeks a Deputy Chief Engineer to lead the Next Generation GEO OPIR program, overseeing space‑based infrared missile‑warning technology development and operations. You will direct engineering execution, interface with customers, and guide the engineering team to deliver on program milestones.

Applicants should bring 10+ years in STEM, EO/IR systems experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage cost, risk, and schedules. An active Secret clearance and U.S.