Senior Engineer Execution Lead

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineering Lead to guide design and implementation efforts for critical defense programs. This onsite role requires strong leadership, cost/schedule reporting, and experience with BOMs and procurement processes.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree, 5+ years in hardware engineering, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. You will coordinate with program leadership and customers to keep milestones on track and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience guiding hardware engineering design and implementation.
• Experience with procurement, BOM development, and cost/schedule reporting.
• Active and transferable Top Secret clearance; SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to the Hardware Engineering team for design and implementation.
• Review and interpret technical docs and drawings to ensure production success.
• Manage production cost and schedule reporting using Earned Value methods.
• Coordinate technical interchange meetings and report status to leadership and customers.
• Monitor IMS milestones and progress toward milestones.
• Assist with feasibility studies and ROM estimates for project assessments.
• Oversee BOM development and Raytheon procurement processes.
• Support manufacturing and assembly, ensuring compliance with requirements and policies.

Skills

Technical direction

Hardware engineering

Procurement processes

BOM development

Cost reporting

Schedule management

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

STEM degree

Tools

SAP

PRISM

Visio

PDF markup

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S76 ~ 16430 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S76 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: DoD Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. This position is 100% on site in Aurora, Colorado.

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical direction to the Hardware Engineering team for design and implementation activities
• Review and interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings to ensure production success
• Manage production cost and schedule reporting using Earned Value methods
• Coordinate technical interchange meetings and communicate project status with program leadership and customers
• Monitor team progress toward Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) milestones
• Assist with feasibility studies and prepare Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for project assessments
• Oversee the development and fulfillment of Bills of Material (BOM) and Raytheon procurement processes
• Support manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring compliance with requirements and policies
• Learn and utilize tools such as SAP/PRISM for planning and tracking project needs

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Experience providing technical direction to hardware engineering teams for design and implementation
• Experience with standard corporate procurement processes and BOM development
• Experience with manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience with cost and schedule development and reporting
• An active and transferable Top Secret clearance is required to start. Must also be able to obtain SCI clearance once in the position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with deployment and integration of electronic equipment
• Experience evaluating and mitigating risks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio and PDF markup tools
• Familiarity with large scale data management systems
• Experience with ANSI & ASME standards
• Experience giving technical briefs or presentations
• Experience with the Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle, including requirements generation and updates
• Proven leadership in schedule execution and management, with the ability to deconflict obstacles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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.

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

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.

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.