Onsite Program Chief Engineer – Goleta (Secret Clearance)

globalhr; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Program Chief Engineer for the Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) / Emerging Programs product line in Goleta, CA. You will lead engineering execution for the program, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance, and act as the focal point to the customer and vendors.

The role requires a STEM degree, 10+ years of relevant experience, and an active Secret clearance. Onsite work in Goleta, with potential travel and leadership across IPTs and external partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in airborne and electronic warfare systems design, use-case development, operational analysis, integration/test and/or system qualification.
• Experience as a Lead Design Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, IPT Lead, Cross Product Team lead, or other Engineering Lead role.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start; U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform as the Program Chief Engineer, the single engineering leadership point of contact for the program, overseeing all technical, schedule, and financial aspects.
• Help establish and manage a program vision, strategy, and goals to align with customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain a Product Roadmap aligned with customer needs and business goals.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across IPTs, CPTs, and disciplines within the program.
• Serve as the primary technical POC with the customer and senior leadership.
• Lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams and guide test architects and systems engineers.
• Travel to support the Program/Customer as needed (~10%).

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Airborne EW experience

Customer engagement

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Raytheon is seeking a Program Chief Engineer for the Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) / Emerging Programs product line in Goleta, CA. You will lead engineering execution for the program, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance, and act as the focal point to the customer and vendors.

The role requires a STEM degree, 10+ years of relevant experience, and an active Secret clearance. Onsite work in Goleta, with potential travel and leadership across IPTs and external partners.