Program Chief Engineer, Crane / USMC (Onsite)

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Program Chief Engineer in McKinney, TX, to oversee engineering cost, schedule, and technical execution for Crane and USMC contracts. This onsite role requires a Secret clearance and leads cross-disciplinary teams across design engineering and program leadership.

The position emphasizes technical baseline establishment, lifecycle management, and strong customer engagement to shape future system strategy and sustainment. Travel ~15% and relocation support are possible.

Qualifications

• STEM degree preferred; science/engineering background.
• Experience with airborne electro-optic sensing design, integration, test, flight qualification, deployment, and production.
• Experience presenting technical data to technical and non-technical audiences and stakeholders.
• Experience in a Lead Design Engineer, Program Chief Engineer, or IPTL role.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Establish technical baseline, roadmap, and product line strategy; support proposals across the product line.
• Manage program lifecycles including production, field support, EMD, and technology transition.
• Serve as primary technical contact to Customer engineering counterparts and manage inquiries within contract scope.
• Collaborate with Global Navy leadership to advise on future system strategy and sustainment.
• Review and approve cost, schedule, and budget data for EACs and program-level proposals.
• Lead across multidisciplinary teams including design engineering, supplier management, and program leadership.
• Travel approximately 15%.

Skills

EO sensing experience

Lead design engineer

Technical presentation

Program management

Security clearance

Education

STEM degree

Tools

EVMS

BOE

RFI/RFP

Job description

Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Date Posted:
2026-07-31
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG
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.
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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Raytheon Electro-Optical and Infrared Solutions (EOIRS) is seeking a Program Chief Engineer providing strategic and tactical execution on a portfolio of contracts for the Crane and USMC programs in phases of production and sustainment. This position will be responsible for the engineering cost, schedule, and technical execution of the Program which resides in the Global Navy Program directorate. The Program Chief Engineer will sit on the Crane and USMC program leadership team as part of a larger cross functional team reviewing all Programs, strategies, business related activities in the program.

What You Will Do

• Technical baseline establishment, roadmap development, customer engagement, Product family development, Product line vision, strategy & goals, and proposal development across the Product line.
• Program lifecycles including Production and Field Support, Engineering and Manufacturing Development (E&MD), Technology Transition, and internal investment (IR&D, Capital) efforts.
• Primary technical contact for the Customer\'s Engineering / Technical counterparts providing analysis, responding to technical inquiries in a timely manner, and establishing boundaries while balancing Customer satisfaction levels to mitigate risk of taking on tasking outside of the contractual scope.
• Engage with Global Navy Program Area leadership to provide technical recommendations on future system strategy and sustainment.
• Review and approve cost, schedule, and budget information for Estimate At Completions (EACs) and proposals at the program level.
• Ability to lead across a highly multi-disciplinary role, requiring experience across all design engineering disciplines, technical supplier management, business development, and program leadership.
• Expected to Travel 15% of the time.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Airborne Electro-Optic sensing systems design, integration and test, flight qualification, deployment, and production.
• Experience presenting technical data and solutions to both technical & non-technical audiences, Sr. Level Internal & External stakeholders, and Customers.
• Experience in a Lead Design Engineer, Program Chief Engineer, or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) role.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong Systems and Design Engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to establish a strong technical baseline in a dynamic Program development environment.
• Design and production experience with airborne platform EOIR sensors and their family of products.
• Design experience with infrared detector technology, precision servo, and laser systems.
• Thorough understanding and familiarity with Raytheon Programs and System Engineering processes.
• Technical and Cost Lead experience on Proposals and Programs.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Basis of Estimate (BOE), RFI / RFP shaping and response experience.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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
• McKinney, TX: Raytheon North Texas Location
• We Are RTX

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms