Director, Systems Engineering Chief Engineer Onsite - Raytheon

OpenTalent; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an SSBU Execution Chief Engineer to lead a portfolio of development and production programs, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance. You will manage risk, deliver on commitments, and drive program growth to maximize long-range value for the mission area.

The role involves establishing product vision, coordinating with customers and senior management, and guiding technical strategies across multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful execution and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree and 14+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a product vision, strategy, and goals to align with Programs/Customers and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPT and other functions to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Primary technical point of contact with senior customer counterparts, internal senior program management and engineering leadership.
• Support the capture of new business and influence technical and product line roadmaps reflected in program planning and execution.
• Plan out and lead incremental development of upgrades and system improvements.
• Drive positive change within production as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards and FRACAS activities.
• Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables.
• Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of projectile development.
• Provide technical advisory disposition for Export / Import (EXIM) compliance.

Education

STEM degree

Job description

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.

Overview:

The Precision Fire & Maneuver Office of the Chief Engineer is looking to hire an SSBU Execution Chief Engineer. Some of these efforts include Production, Development, Engineering Services, and other Army Science and Technology (S&T) efforts. The Chief Engineer will lead in the management of the cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk of a portfolio of development and production programs. The Chief Engineer will help deliver on financial commitments to the business and grow the program to increase long range plan value for the mission area.

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 IPT and other functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Primary technical point of contact with senior customer counterparts, internal senior program management and engineering leadership.
• Support the capture of new business and influence technical and product line roadmaps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution.
• Plan out and lead the incremental development 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 projectile development.
• Provide technical advisory disposition for Export / Import (EXIM) compliance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience.