Senior Engineer Execution Lead

Raytheon; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Raytheon in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a senior Hardware Engineering lead for onsite work. You will provide technical direction to the hardware team, review drawings for production readiness, and manage cost and schedule using Earned Value techniques.

Applicants should have a STEM degree with 5+ years in hardware design, procurement, and BOM management. An active Top Secret clearance is required to start, with SCI eligibility possible after joining the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required to start; SCI eligibility after start.
• Experience directing hardware engineering teams for design/implementation.
• Experience with BOM development and procurement processes.
• Strong communication and leadership in schedule execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to the Hardware Engineering team for design and implementation activities.
• Review and interpret technical documentation and drawings to ensure production success.
• Manage production cost and schedule reporting using Earned Value methods.
• Coordinate technical interchange meetings and communicate project status with leadership and customers.
• Monitor progress toward Integrated Master Schedule milestones.
• Assist with ROM estimates for project assessments.
• Oversee BOM development and Raytheon procurement processes.
• Support manufacturing and assembly processes per requirements and policies.
• Learn and utilize SAP/PRISM for planning and tracking project needs.

Skills

Leadership

Cost & Schedule mgmt.

Procurement processes

Manufacturing & assembly

Earned Value mgmt

Technical briefs

MS Office (Visio, PDF)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

PRISM

Visio

PDF markup tools

MS Office

Job description

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S76 ~ 16430 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S76

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 reportingAn 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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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