Kuwait-Qatar Execution Chief Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Raytheon in Tewksbury, MA seeks an Execution Chief Engineer to lead the design and development of world-class Air and Missile Defense systems for Kuwait-Qatar programs, coordinating with USG, UAE, and Bahrain stakeholders. This onsite role requires strong leadership across IPTs and CPTs and requires a SECRET clearance.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in STEM fields, active SECRET clearance, and experience with international defense contracting or Patriot program environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics plus minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with Patriot Program or similar system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kuwait-Qatar Chief Engineer/Technical Director’s responsibilities as owner of technical execution or program scope.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across all IPTs, CPTs, and disciplines within the Program to cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Maintain regular cadence of communication with Engineering Leadership Team summarizing status and high-priority topics.
• Lead Engineering Program Review rollup and approvals in support of EAC and LRE processes.
• Provide technical advisory disposition for Export/Import (EXIM) compliance.
• Travel approximately 20% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Secret clearance

US citizenship

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Location

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

Date Posted

2026-09-03

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

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

Secret - Current

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 Land Warfare and Missile Defense Systems (LADS) department is seeking an Execution Chief Engineer (CE) with technical expertise and engineering leadership skills to drive the design and development of world-class Air and Missile Defense Systems. The Kuwait-Qatar Execution CE will provide support to the Kuwait-Qatar Chief Engineer and be responsible for system analysis, requirements development, hardware design, software design, integration thread development, system performance to include integration and test, and integrated sustainment plans on UAE Patriot and Bahrain Patriot programs. This position will directly interface with the customers from the United States Government (USG), the UAE Government, and the Bahrain Government. This role will support ongoing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) Patriot contracts and future FMS/DCS pursuits. This role may also provide execution and capture support to other Patriot System efforts in the MENA region. This is an onsite position based in Tewksbury, MA and may require occasional travel. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Land and Air Defense Systems strategic business unit.

What You Will Do

• Support the Kuwait-Qatar Chief Engineer / Technical Director’s (CE/TD) responsibilities as owner of technical execution or program scope.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across all Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Cross Product Teams (CPTs), and disciplines within the Program to cost, schedule, technical requirements
• Maintain regular cadence of communication with Engineering Leadership Team a summary of status and high-priority topics.
• Attend Product Line and Project Team meetings to identify and drive Risk and Opportunity handling plans.
• Lead Engineering Program Review rollup and approvals in support of the Estimate-At-Complete (EAC) and Latest-Revised-Estimate (LRE) processes.
• Provide technical advisory disposition for Export / Import (EXIM) compliance
• ~20% Domestic/International travel

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience,
• Active and transferable Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Patriot Program (or similar program) system design, development, integration/verification, production, and sustainment
• Demonstrated experience in strategic development, customer interface, or contract capture in the Defense Industry
• Direct experience with International FMS programs and International Supplier’s/Partner’s engineering execution

• Direct experience with Army IAMD Systems of Systems (SoS)
• Direct experience in concepts of operations development and/or design of system level architecture

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility– Relocation assistance is available.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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.