F-35 M-code Development Chief Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) retirement plan with matches

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace company, seeks an F-35 M-code Development Program Chief Engineer (PCE) in El Segundo, CA, to lead cross-functional engineering teams on GPS/Anti-Jam solutions for the F-35 platform. This U.S.-based role requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Onsite, permanent, full-time. The position emphasizes program management, systems engineering for hardware/software integration, and collaboration with PMT, IPTLs, POs and CAMs to manage scope, cost

Qualifications

• Experience in leading engineering teams for hardware-software integrated systems.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and program objectives.
• Experience with security clearance processes and DoD procurement a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to meet program objectives and deliverables.
• Collaborate with PMT to align scope with contractual commitments.
• Oversee execution of engineering work packages, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with IPTLs, POs, and CAMs for resource management.
• Serve as technical interface with customers and manage risks and changes.
• Review and approve technical and project documentation for compliance.
• Contribute to technical assessments and project planning activities.
• Drive process improvements in project management and engineering methods.

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Job Overview

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace The Collins Aerospace Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) team is seeking an F-35 M-code Development Program Chief Engineer (PCE) to lead cross-functional engineering teams in the development of innovative GPS and Anti-Jam solutions for the F-35 platform. This role is critical to ensure the successful design, integration, and delivery of systems that meet customer requirements and support our nation’s warfighters.

Location: El Segundo, CA. This U.S.-based role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret). Onsite.

Contract type: Permanent. Working hours: Full-time.

What You Will Do

• Lead a cross-functional engineering team to achieve program objectives and deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Program Management Team (PMT) to align project scope with contractual commitments and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Oversee the execution of engineering work packages, ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with Integrated Product Team Leaders (IPTLs), Product Owners (POs), and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to manage resource allocation and ensure project needs are met.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, managing technical risks, opportunities, and system integration challenges.
• Monitor and manage functional and product baselines, including customer-driven changes.
• Support the PMT in assessing cost and schedule impacts for out-of-scope requests.
• Review and approve technical and project documentation to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Contribute to technical assessments, business development efforts, and project planning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing new project management and engineering processes, tools and techniques.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with company procedures and customer requirements, utilizing systems engineering methodologies to achieve cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Experience in project management and systems engineering for the design and development of systems/products involving both hardware and software components, as well as system integration.
• Experience leading engineering teams in the development and delivery of complex technical solutions.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required.
• 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 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

We Prefer

• Experience in project management and systems engineering for systems/products involving GPS and Anti-Jam capabilities.
• Formal training in project management.
• Experience developing and delivering complex products involving software, hardware, and integrated systems.
• Experience as a systems engineer throughout the entire development lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, integration, verification/validation and transition to production.
• Experience with bid and pursuit work within a U.S. government acquisition model.
• Familiarity with engineering development in Agile and DEVSECOPS environments.
• Formal training in an engineering discipline and configuration management.

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 illness insurance, group legal, and 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
• Eligible for relocation
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• And more!

Salary

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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.

Benefits and Additional Information

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.

Company Overview

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.

Company Culture

At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.