Production Execution Chief Engineer - CB3+ (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Production Execution Chief Engineer for the CB3+ program to lead the technical baseline, cost, and schedule execution. You will direct engineering teams across IPTs, ensure technical integrity, and drive Model‑Based and digital engineering initiatives in a fast‑paced environment on site in Tucson.

You will manage cross‑discipline engineering activities, coordinate staffing and costs, and travel as needed to meet program objectives.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and execution for technical projects.
• Experience in Loitering Munitions (LM) or similar systems design, use‑case development, operational analysis, integration/test and/or system qualification.
• Experience as a Lead Design Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, IPT Lead, or similar Engineering Lead.
• Active and transferable Secret security clearance required prior to start.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform as the Production Execution Chief Engineer, overseeing engineering execution of the entire program and all technical, schedule, and financial aspects.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across IPTs, CPTs, and disciplines.
• Manage all engineering activities across the program.
• Direct lead engineers to optimize system design within cost and schedule constraints.
• Leverage design engineering experience to establish a strong technical baseline with disciplined change management in rapid development.
• Establish and guide the Digital Engineering / Model-Based strategy for the product/program.
• Lead a multi‑disciplinary team across design, supplier management, business development, and program leadership.
• Travel as needed to support the program / customer (~10%).
• Travel as required to meet programmatic objectives.

Skills

Cost & schedule management

Engineering lead experience

LM/LE systems knowledge

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Security clearance experience

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09 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 LADS SBU is seeking a skilled and motivated Production Execution Chief Engineer (CE) for the Coyote Block 3 Plus (CB3+) program. In this position, you will oversee the technical production baseline and program technical execution for the CB3+ program. Reporting directly to the CB3+ Production Chief Engineer, you will engage with a multidisciplinary engineering team and play a critical role in the leadership of the program. You will be instrumental in shaping engineering on the Program, ensuring technical excellence, and driving innovation. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing costs, schedules, and execution activities, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, proposal costing and leadership reviews, staffing projections, and monthly metrics tracking. This is an onsite position based in Tucson, AZ. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Land and Air Defense Systems strategic business unit.

What You Will Do

• Perform as the Production Execution Chief Engineer who is the secondary production engineering leadership point of contact and is responsible for the engineering execution of an entire program, overseeing all technical, schedule, and financial aspects.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across all IPTs, CPTs, and disciplines within the Programs.
• Manage all programs of engineering related activities across the Program.
• Direct management of the lead engineers to ensure that the overall system design is optimized to meet the required performance within the project constraints (cost and schedule), and production efforts are executed as planned.
• Leverage product design engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to establish a strong technical baseline with disciplined change management, while operating in a rapid development environment.
• Establish and guide the Digital Engineering / Model-Based strategy for the product / program.
• Lead across a highly multi-disciplinary team, requiring experience across all design engineering disciplines, technical supplier management, business development, and program leadership.
• Travel as needed to support Program / Customer (~10%).
• Travel as required to meet programmatic objectives.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and execution for technical projects.
• Experience in Loitering Munitions (LM) or similar systems design, use‑case development, operational analysis, integration/test and/or system qualification.
• Experience as a Lead Design Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, Integrated Product Team Lead, Cross Product Team lead, or other related Engineering Lead.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.
• U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

We Prefer

• Advanced degree in STEM.
• Design experience with the Loitering Munitions (LM), Loitering Effects (LE), or other LM/LE systems of similar complexity.
• Experience in factory establishment, production experience, and ability to facilitate and coordinate activities across multiple facilities and locations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, other engineering disciplines and external customers / stakeholders.
• Earned Value Certification.

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 Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

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

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Salary

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. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Affirmative Action

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.