Senior Engineering Material Integrated Product Team Lead

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Engineering Materials IPT Lead to drive procurement, supply chain execution, and material planning for development programs in Andover, MA. You will oversee purchasing, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced defense environment. This 1st shift, on-site role requires U.S.

citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and vendors, shaping timelines and mitigating program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM is required.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement or technical project experience in defense contractor environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and track Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders to vendors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and proposals to determine material sourcing strategy.
• Interface with supply chain, procurement, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Track and maintain inventory across programs, identifying reuse opportunities.
• Identify critical path material needs and manage schedule risk with vendor/customer relationships.

Skills

Exceptional organization

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Supplier & customer relationships

Education

Bachelors Degree in STEM

Tools

Quality systems

ITAR/EXIM

DFARS

SAP procurement tools

Job description

What You Will Do:

• Prepare, issue, and track Purchase Request and Purchase Orders to vendors in support of engineering IPT programs
• Review drawings, specifications, purchase histories, and proposals to determine material sourcing strategy
• Interface with supply chain, procurement, and vendors to communicate requirements, track orders, and ensure on-time delivery of items
• Track and maintain inventory of materials across multiple programs, identifying opportunities for re‑use and efficiency
• Identify critical path material needs for programs and utilize vendor and customer relationships to manage and minimize schedule and program risk

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or technical projects in a defense contractor environment, supporting the schedule, budget, and execution of development programs from both internal and external customers
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience in Purchase Order management and documentation
• Familiarity with SAP procurement tools (PRISM, APEX)
• Technical program experience, preferably in semiconductor, modules, or microelectronics
• Working knowledge of program compliance (T&C, DFAR/FAR, EXIM, Quality Notes)
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to track and execute across multiple simultaneous projects
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and interact with internal customers and external vendors

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

• 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

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: 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.

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.

The RF Microelectronics (RFMicro) department develops, designs, and manufactures compound semiconductor devices, microwave and millimeter‑wave integrated circuits, and modules for defense applications. There is an exciting opportunity in the department for a Senior Engineering Material Integrated Product Team Lead to join the engineer Integrated Product Team (IPT) group supporting the schedule, budget, and execution of development programs from both internal and external customers. As a member of the RFM Department, the individual in this role will be responsible for driving supply chain execution and strategy across a portfolio of development engineering programs.

The MIPT is responsible for the planning, procurement, and tracking of purchased material across multiple simultaneous programs, ensuring on time delivery and schedule integration to enable program success. In a developmental environment, the MIPT plays a critical role in shaping program timelines, anticipating long‑lead and emerging technology needs, and enabling the IPTs to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

The ideal candidate for this role would have exceptional organization skills and direct experience in navigating procurement, compliance, and documentation in a defense contractor environment. The candidate would have excellent communication and collaboration skills and be adept in managing both supplier and customer relationships to flag potential issues and communicate critical path actions both up and down-stream. Further, they would have demonstrated experience with RTX supply chain processes and procedures, including quality systems, ITAR/EXIM, and DFARs systems. This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in Andover, MA.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. A Secret DoD clearance is required and must be active and existing from day 1.