F-35 Sustainment Program Chief Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Berthing options and various coverages

Job summary

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace, seeks an experienced F-35 Sustainment Program Chief Engineer to lead a cross-functional team delivering GPS and anti-jam solutions for the warfighter. You will ensure planning, execution, and delivery while meeting customer and business requirements.

Bring leadership of engineering teams, program management collaboration, and DoD clearance. You will interface with customers, IPTLs, and CAMs, oversee baselines, and drive risk management across the

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects and engineering teams with resource planning.
• Systems engineering for hardware and software integrated systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance (US citizenship required).
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to meet program requirements.
• Collaborate with PMT to define scope and contractual commitments.
• Oversee execution of engineering work packages per schedule and contract.
• Coordinate with IPTLs, POs, and CAMs for staffing and resource allocation.
• Serve as primary technical interface with the customer and manage risks.
• Monitor baselines and changes driven by customers.
• Support cost/schedule impacts for out-of-scope requests.
• Manage project planning, risk, and financial tracking.
• Review/approve documentation to ensure compliance.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-30

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

The Collins Aerospace Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) team is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as the F-35 Sustainment Program Chief Engineer (PCE) . In this role, you will lead a team of cross-functional engineers to develop innovative and cost-effective GPS and Anti-Jam solutions for the warfighter. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, while meeting customer and business requirements.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of cross-functional engineers to ensure alignment with program requirements and successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Program Management Team (PMT) to define project scope, align with contractual commitments, and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Oversee the execution of engineering work packages in accordance with the project contract and delivery schedule.
• Coordinate with Integrated Product Team leaders (IPTLs), Product Owners (POs), and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to manage resource allocation and ensure adequate staffing for engineering activities.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with the customer, managing program risks and opportunities in collaboration with architects, technical leads, and design authorities.
• Monitor and manage functional and product baselines, including customer-driven changes.
• Support the PMT in identifying cost and schedule impacts for out-of-scope requests.
• Perform typical project management tasks, including project planning, resource allocation, risk management, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Review and approve project and technical documentation to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Provide technical input for business development, bid and pursuit efforts, and project planning activities.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to address risks and resolve technical challenges.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience managing projects and engineering teams, including resource planning and task allocation.
• 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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

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