Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Test Equipment Chief Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Test Equipment Chief Engineer for the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) program. The role leads TE activities across production and sustainment, coordinating with customers and suppliers to resolve factory issues and drive technical rigor. Must hold an active DoD Secret clearance and be a U.S.

citizen. The position is onsite in Tucson, AZ, with 10–20% travel. You will chair reviews, shape the program's technical structure, and influence decisions impacting schedule, cost, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating large multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with production/test environments and government interfaces.
• Willingness to travel 10–20%.
• Active and transferable U.S. government Secret clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead TE activities across production and sustainment engineering.
• Chair engineering review, configuration control and failure review boards.
• Provide technical leadership and fast, viable resolution paths for factory issues.
• Coordinate with customer TechRep and LSE Industrial Partners.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Test systems

US Government interface

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Test System Design

Test Hardware

Test Software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-810 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 810 (External Site)

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

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 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) program is seeking a Test Equipment Chief Engineer. The ESSM Test Equipment (TE) Chief Engineer (CE) for the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile program. This role is responsible for the technical rigor and coordination across functions within the program to ensure successful execution of over $100M of backlog currently on contract and leading 50 engineers. In this role, the candidate will provide technical leadership of all TE activities focused on providing fast and technically viable resolution paths for factory issues. They will manage technical engagement and collaboration with customer TechRep.

They will provide influence and decision making to achieve a balanced technical solution which satisfies the customer's needs and provides positive financial impact to the business.

Supported factories are in Tucson, AZ for subs and guidance section, Camden, AR for all-up-rounds, Andover, MA for circuit card assemblies, and supporting standing up of a DCS factory in Japan.

Note that this role was initially created to address previous execution issues on the program's critical TE development activities and has shown benefit in providing additional senior focus.

This position is located onsite in Tucson, AZ and requires 10-20% travel

What You Will Do

• Chair Engineering Review, Configuration Control and Failure Review Boards.
• Provide technical leadership of all Production and Sustainment engineering activities focused on providing fast and technically viable resolution paths for supplier and factory issues.
• Provide influence and decision making to achieve a balanced technical solution which satisfies the customer's needs and provides positive financial impact to the business.
• Establish and reinforce the program's technical organizational structure, risk posture, strategy, and execution plans.
• Communicate across functions and with the technical leads and LSE Industrial Partner and supplier technical oversight and technical engagement and collaboration with customer TechRep.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
• Experience in leading technical teams in support of production, and US Government customer interface.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Test System Design, Test Hardware or Test Software development spanning multiple disciplines.
• The ability to travel 10-20%.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• RMD Level 4 Certified Chief Engineer.
• Experience working programs with significant international scope.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading and executing the design, development, and production of complex system architectures.
• Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and production.
• Proven ability to develop effective internal and external customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business.
• Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust,