Portfolio Area Chief Engineer - Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS/Advanced Systems)

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Annual incentive programs

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Portfolio Area Chief Engineer (PACE) to steer engineering cost, schedule, and technical execution across the Electronic Warfare Systems portfolio. The role reports to the EWS Chief Engineer and oversees Chief Engineers, shaping roadmaps for EW RF subsystems and leading new business development efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree with 12+ years of experience, including airborne systems design and cross-site leadership. DoD Secret clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in airborne systems design, use‑case development, and system qualification.
• Experience leading proposals and multi-site cross-functional teams.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the EW portfolio and oversee Chief Engineers.
• Lead engineering execution, including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps for EW RF subsystems.
• Engage with customers and ensure alignment on technical requirements.

Skills

Airborne systems design

Systems integration

Proposal leadership

Briefing skills

Cross-site leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

M.S. in Mathematics/Physics/Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

Raytheon Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) is seeking a motivated Portfolio Area Chief Engineer (PACE) to provide technical leadership within the Electronic Warfare Systems / Advanced Systems Portfolio. This role is responsible for the engineering cost, schedule, and technical execution of all programs within the portfolio. The PACE reports to the EWS Chief Engineer and directly oversees the program Chief Engineers (CEs) within the portfolio. This individual will be familiar with current and emerging technologies in Electronic Warfare (EW), will engage regularly with EW customers, and will help develop and maintain product roadmaps for EW RF subsystems. The PACE will provide technical leadership for new business development efforts, lead Chief Engineers throughout hardware development and production lifecycle phases, and ensure strong customer alignment on technical requirements and schedule performance. This is an on-site position located in Goleta, CA or McKinney, TX and may require occasional business‑related travel.

What You Will Do

Serve as the single engineering leadership point of contact, responsible for engineering execution across the entire portfolio, including technical, schedule, and financial performance. Establish and manage a portfolio-level engineering vision, strategy, and goals aligned with customer needs and internal execution plans. Ensure technical integrity and engineering discipline across all Chief Engineers, Inter‑Product Technical Leads, Cross‑Product Technical Leads, and engineering functional areas. Act as the primary technical point of contact for senior customer technical counterparts. Ensure system designs meet required performance within program cost and schedule constraints, and that production execution aligns with technical and operational plans. Independently interact with senior customers and lead high‑level technical engagements. Lead across multidisciplinary domains across multiple sites, including design engineering, supplier technical management, business development, and program leadership.

Qualifications

Typical requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Experience in airborne systems design, use‑case development, operational analysis, integration and test, and system qualification. Experience as a technical lead on major proposals, with strong briefing skills for senior internal and external stakeholders. Experience leading across multidisciplinary roles across multiple sites, including design engineering, technical supplier management, business development, and program leadership. Ability to obtain U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

We Prefer Advanced STEM degree (M.S. in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or related technical field preferred). Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in factory establishment and production environments. Design experience with Electronic Support (ES), Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), Electronic Attack (EA), or related complex EW systems. Proven ability to develop effective internal and external customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business. Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management.

Benefits & Compensation

• The salary range for this role is 172,900 USD - 328,700 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.
• 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.
• If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Security and Clearance

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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. 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.

Role Type and Location

This position requires a security clearance. 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Description of RTX

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. Privacy Policy and Terms:

Company Background

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.