Program Chief Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Backup care

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Chief Engineer to provide strategic and tactical execution for our next generation of airborne processing systems within the EOIRS portfolio. This role reports to the USAF program leadership and will manage cost, schedule and technical execution for the program.

The position requires leading across design disciplines, supplier management, and program leadership, with a travelup to 10% and eligibility for a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Airborne electronics design, integration, test and flight qualification experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Lead Domain Engineer / IPTL / Program Chief Engineer experience.
• Strong communication with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish technical baseline, roadmap, customer engagement, and product family strategy.
• Oversee lifecycles including EMD, Technology Transition, and IR&D efforts.
• Primary technical contact for Customer Engineering/Technical counterparts.
• Provide recommendations on future system strategy and sustainment.
• Review cost, schedule, and budget information for EACs and proposals.
• Lead across multi-disciplinary teams with ~10% travel.

Skills

Airborne Electronics

System architecture

Technical leadership

Customer engagement

Travel readiness

Education

STEM degree

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-10

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after 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.

Raytheon Electro-Optical and Infrared Solutions (EOIRS) is seeking a Program Chief Engineer providing strategic and tactical execution for our next generation of airborne processing systems. This position will be responsible for the engineering cost, schedule and technical execution of the program which resides in the Global Airforce Program directorate. This Program Chief Engineer will be a part of the USAF program leadership team and support all the program strategies and business related activities.

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 Airforce 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 10% 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 Electronics design, integration and test, flight qualification, deployment, and production.
• Experience presenting technical data and solutions.
• Experience in a Lead Domain (HW, SW or Systems) Engineer, Program Chief Engineer, or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) role.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required after day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Systems Engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to establish a strong technical baseline in a dynamic Program development environment.
• Experience presenting technical data and solutions to both technical & non-technical audiences, Sr. Level Internal & External stakeholders, and Customers.
• 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

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

• Relocation Eligibility - Relocation assistance is available.
  

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.

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