Mechanical Cross Product Technical Lead – AMRAAM D4/C9

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Cross-Product Technical Lead to steer design, analysis and verification across the AMRAAM D4/C9 programs. You will provide technical direction, enforce engineering rigor, and oversee multi‑program coordination to deliver producible, affordable solutions in a large team setting.

The role requires a STEM degree with 7–10+ years of hardware engineering experience, plus an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required or ability to obtain.
• Experience leading large cross-functional mechanical teams.
• Knowledge of hardware engineering standards and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large cross‑product mechanical engineering team with planning and mentoring.
• Direct mechanical design, development, analysis, documentation, and verification.
• Coordinate with program management, systems engineering and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Security clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

Role Type

Onsite

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. 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.

Citizenship & Security Clearance Requirements

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

About the Company

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Position Overview

The Air Launched Effectors All Up Round (ALE AUR) Mechanical Design organization is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Cross-Product Technical Lead (Mech CPTL) to provide technical direction/expertise, engineering rigor, execution oversight, and cross-program coordination for mechanical redesigns, architecture development, and verification across the AMRAAM® D4/C9 program. The role focuses on delivering producible, affordable, high-performance mechanical solutions aligned with program objectives, Hardware Engineering (HWE) standards, and Raytheon engineering processes. This role drives engineering excellence, design reuse, and producible, affordable mechanical solutions over a large multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering team in close collaboration and partnership with Program Management, Systems Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and cross-discipline mechanical teams including Airframe, Mechanisms, Propulsion, Avionics, Configuration Management, Data Management, and Support Equipment withing the Hardware Engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a large cross‑product mechanical engineering team, including task planning, technical guidance, and mentoring.
• Lead mechanical design, development, analysis, documentation, and verification of hardware components.
• Apply RMD design standards, requirements flow, and configuration management best practices.
• Drive mechanical architecture alignment and design trades focused on optimization and modernization.
• Develop and execute mechanical drawing release plans, test plans, and verification strategies.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional partners to drive design trades, architecture alignment, producibility improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Develop, provide and present functional operations or program execution content to functional leadership including knowledge/impact of schedule milestones and budget considerations relative to Estimates at Complete (EAC) or Latest Revised Estimates (LRE).
• Resolve complex technical issues, risks, and opportunities across the product lifecycle.
• Support generation/review of Basis of Estimates (BOEs), proposals, technical reviews, gate reviews, internal briefings, and customer interactions.
• Provide technical oversight to subcontractors, ensuring compliance of their technical data packages.
• Ensure mechanical engineering excellence through disciplined processes and robust verification.
• Drive and contribute to modernization, commonality initiatives, and producibility improvements.
• Engage cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Systems Engineering.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Experience in hardware engineering design, development, and production support.
• Experience across multiple DoD programs or similar complex development efforts.
• Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain program access
• Experience in providing technical governance and ensuring compliance with Hardware Engineering standards.
• Experience in reviewing, producing Basis of Estimates and participating in or leading hardware engineering functional reviews.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional technical forums and representing mechanical engineering objectives.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex technical content.
• Working knowledge of EVMS / EAC processes.
• Experience in preparing technical proposals and conducting technical presentations.
• Engineering experience across the missile product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Technical Data Package development and compliance.
• Experience in managing teams utilizing Agile Methods.
• Experience in supporting manufacturing or supplier interactions.
• Familiarity with USG, DCMA, or customer engagement during development and sell-off activities.
• Demonstrated collaboration, problem-solving, and process-improvement mindset.

Salary & Benefits

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.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 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.

Application Window

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.

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.