Software Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; 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 assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an IPTL to lead program execution in Ft Wayne, IN, ensuring technical subsystems meet contract requirements. You will coordinate with engineering, manage risks, and mentor the team, with approx. 10% travel and strong customer collaboration.

The role requires a STEM degree, 10+ years in defense, Agile leadership, and active Secret clearance. This is an onsite position supporting Raytheon/RTX programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics is required.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in the defense sector.
• Ability to manage agile software teams and use Jira for lifecycle tracking.
• Familiarity with EVMS, IMP/IMS, and risk management practices.
• Active Secret US government clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution in accordance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering leadership to meet milestones and priorities.
• Provide technical leadership to design, develop, integrate, test and verify system performance.
• Communicate status, risks and needs to Raytheon leadership and customers.
• Mentor team members and manage travel for program support.

Skills

STEM degree

Cross-functional leadership

Agile software engineering

Jira experience

EVMS/IMP/IMS experience

Security clearance (Secret)

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Jira

EVMS

IMP/IMS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A 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: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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. 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon's Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) is a product focused strategic business unit that leverages scale and technology commonality to provide leading-edge, reliable, and cost-competitive products in both the high- and low-end segments. With 1,200+ active contracts, APS supplies mission equipment directly to original equipment manufacturers and government entities for integration on larger systems.

The IPTL, in coordination with existing engineering leadership, will lead program execution in accordance with contractual requirements as well as ensuring the technical subsystem requirements are achieved. The IPTL will maintain and strengthen our customer and industry partner/supplier relationships through effective coordination in a complex environment. The IPTL will work daily with the engineering team to drive execution efficiency, maintain milestone focus, and manage priority of competing demands on the team. This IPTL role requires proactive and effective collaboration and communication across the program and with the appropriate Customer stakeholders. This is an onsite role located in Ft. Wayne, IN.

What You Will Do

• Meet contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned program(s) within contractual boundaries and company expectations
• Report business metrics to both the program and functional leadership including Estimates At Complete (EAC)
• Provide the technical execution leadership required to design, develop, integrate & test, verify, qualify and deliver a system that complies with performance requirements
• Communicate both to the Raytheon leadership and the customer community to provide program status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed
• As a member of the Program Leadership Team, contribute to developing and aligning on common program vision and execution strategies
• Actively work to identify, manage, and mitigate risks or capture opportunities
• Provide mentoring and guidance to team members
• Travel as necessary to support the Program (approx. 10%)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams within the Defense Industry that includes two or more other disciplines in Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, and/or administrative functions
• Experience with leading Software Engineering Teams in Agile Development and using Agile Lifecycle Management tools, preferably Jira
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), or Risk and Opportunity Management
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with leading Firmware Engineering Teams as part of Software, preferably in an Agile environment
• Experience with leading development and maintenance across multiple program sites
• Experience with DevSecOps processes and toolchains
• Experience completing a Software Formal Qualification Test (SFQT) within the Defense Industry
• Experience with Supplier Management
• Excellent presentation and proposal skills
• Experience in the Electronic Warfare domain

What We Offer

At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

• 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

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted

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

We Are RTX 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