LTAMDS Development Execution Chief Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Development Execution Chief Engineer (P5) for LTAMDS, based on-site in Tewksbury, MA. You will oversee technical execution, drive system changes, and coordinate across hardware, software, and test teams to meet cost, schedule and technical requirements.

You will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams, engage with internal leadership and DoD customers, contribute to proposals, and travel domestically up to 25%. A Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams or task forces and supporting proposals or EAC activities.
• Active Secret U.S. government security clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution for LTAMDS development.
• Chair the System Change Request (SysCR) process.
• Drive product vision, strategy, and milestones with program leadership and customers.
• Coordinate with HW, SW, and test capabilities to ensure interface integrity.
• Mentor teams and manage cross‑discipline engineering activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Strong communication

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in Engineering/Physics or related field

Tools

Radar systems

Job description

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 LADS SBU is seeking an Development Execution Chief Engineer (P5) to support technical execution for the LTAMDS (Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor) Development program. LTAMDS is a Raytheon franchise program delivering next‑generation radar capability with 360‑degree coverage to counter advanced threats, including hypersonic weapons. This role reports to the Development Chief Engineer and supports the LTAMDS Sub‑Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE). The Development Execution CE assists with daily technical oversight across design, development and delivery of LTAMDS production units and variants. This role focuses on disciplined execution, issue resolution, technical coordination, and maintaining alignment with program goals. This is an on‑site position located in Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do Technical lead interfacing with development teams, understanding and driving new capability scope through the design process. CCB Chair, leading, organizing, and driving the System Change Request (SysCR) process. Support execution of the product vision, technical strategy, and goals to meet program and customer milestones; assist in resolving technical conflicts. Ensure technical integrity and rigor across engineering execution for development efforts, meeting cost, schedule, and technical requirements. Serve as a technical point of contact for internal program leadership and customer engineering stakeholders as delegated by senior CE leadership. Contribute to new business activities, including technical inputs to proposals and influencing product roadmaps aligned with program planning. Drive continuous improvement within the development environment through participation in metrics establishment and tracking. Coordinate technical engagement with subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables meet requirements. Lead and mentor teams of multi‑discipline engineers in resolving production and design issues. Coordinates across HW, SW, test capabilities to ensure interface integrity and design cohesion. Technically accountable for platform/SoS integration. Travel domestically up to 25% to support hardware, test, supplier, and program activities; occasional international travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Experience supporting system development activities such as trade studies, requirements development, integration, test, or production support. Experience driving engineering execution, including developing work plans and coordinating cross‑functional activities. Experience leading engineering teams or task forces and supporting proposals or EAC activities. Experience managing or influencing work associated with multi‑million‑dollar budgets. Experience with development in hardware or software. 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 Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical discipline. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in evolving and ambiguous environments; comfortable being “comfortable with being uncomfortable” as new capabilities are developed while transitioning into production. Experience with radar systems, radar subsystems, or related sensor components. Familiarity with formal Technical Data Package (TDP) release processes. Strong communication, technical writing, and presentation skills. Experience supporting or executing complex system design and development activities. Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle including concept, design, integration, verification, and production. Experience working with Department of Defense and/or commercial customers, including requirements interpretation and stakeholder engagement. Ability to cultivate strong customer relationships to support program success. Experience with Engineering Risk & Opportunity management. Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Experience supporting technical dispositions related to Export/Import (EXIM).

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.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm MA Locations: Raytheon Andover, MA Location 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.

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.