Senior Engineering Project Leader - Radar Systems

Prattwhitney

North Tewksbury (MA)

On-site

USD 157,000 - 299,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

RTX is seeking an Engineering Project Leader, Associate Director to shape radar technology strategy for next-generation ground and naval systems. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, contracts, and program management to capture opportunities and mature technologies.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance and deep expertise in software-defined apertures, AI/ML computing, digital beamforming, radar algorithms, and full lifecycle program execution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) required.
  • Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Experience leading radar hardware/software development and program responses.

Responsibilities

  • Develop capture strategies and lead project capture/management.
  • Interact with customers to shape radar opportunities, white papers, proposals.
  • Align teams to customer priorities through requirements, mission analysis and risk management.
  • Lead technology roadmaps and critical technology development in radar.
  • Produce technical white papers and proposal content across programs.
  • Mentor and supervise engineers and technical staff.
  • Manage portfolio investments and travel for customer engagements.

Skills

Radar development
Program management
Cross-functional leadership
Customer interactions
IRAD project experience
Technical mentorship
Communication skills
Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM
Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

RTX is seeking an Engineering Project Leader, Associate Director to shape radar technology strategy for next-generation ground and naval systems. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, contracts, and program management to capture opportunities and mature technologies.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance and deep expertise in software-defined apertures, AI/ML computing, digital beamforming, radar algorithms, and full lifecycle program execution.

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