Integrated Product Teal Lead (IPTL) (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 145,600 - 276,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer – IPTL for a Goleta, CA development program. The IPTL will lead program execution, coordinate with engineering leadership, and drive delivery of systems that meet performance, schedule, and cost objectives.

The role requires proactive collaboration across the program and with customer stakeholders, mentoring team members, and willingness to travel about 10% to support the program.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Program Management and IPT execution within the Defense Industry.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance prior to start; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution in accordance with contractual requirements and ensure subsystem requirements are achieved.
• Maintain and strengthen customer and industry partner relationships in a complex environment.
• Work daily with the engineering team to drive execution and manage priorities.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Tools

EVMS

IMP/IMS

Jira

Job description

Overview

Senior Principal Engineer – Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for a development program, onsite in Goleta, CA. The IPTL will lead program execution, coordinate with engineering leadership, and drive delivery of systems that meet performance, schedule, and cost objectives. The role requires proactive collaboration across the program and with customer stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Meet contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned program(s) within contractual boundaries and company expectations.
• Report business metrics to program and functional leadership including Estimates At Complete (EAC).
• Provide technical execution leadership to design, develop, integrate, test, verify, qualify, and deliver a system that complies with performance requirements.
• Communicate program status, accomplishments, issues, and needs to Raytheon leadership and the customer community.
• As a member of the Program Leadership Team, contribute to developing and aligning on a common program vision and execution strategies.
• Actively identify, manage, and mitigate risks or capture opportunities.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to team members.
• Travel as necessary to support the program (approximately 10%).

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution in accordance with contractual requirements and ensure subsystem requirements are achieved.
• Maintain and strengthen customer and industry partner/supplier relationships in a complex environment.
• Work daily with the engineering team to drive execution, maintain milestone focus, and manage priority of competing demands.

Qualifications – Required

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Program Management and/or IPT execution within the Defense Industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in Defense that include two or more disciplines (e.g., Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, and/or administrative functions).
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), or Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance required prior to start; ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience leading development and maintenance activities across multiple program sites.
• Experience with Supplier Management.
• Experience leading Systems, Hardware or Software Engineering Teams.
• Experience with Agile lifecycle management tools (preferably Jira).
• Excellent presentation and proposal skills.
• Experience in the Electronic Warfare domain.

Locations and Role Type

Location: Goleta, CA. Role Type: Onsite.

What We Offer

RTX values safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potential eligibility for incentive programs. Benefits vary by business unit and union status where applicable.

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 USD. 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, veteran status, or other protected status. RTX may require a security clearance; DCSA adjudication processes apply. This role is U.S.-based. The application window may close approximately 40 days from posting, subject to change.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services worldwide. It comprises Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.