Transition to Production Chief Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Advanced Technologies (AT), Advanced Effectors and Space SSBU is seeking a skilled Transition to Production Chief Engineer for a missile program in Tucson, AZ. You will lead the transition of a highly sophisticated missile from development to production and serve as the technical executive providing direction for program execution.

You will coordinate with customer counterparts, manage supplier engagement, and balance requirements with producibility while maintaining program cadence to

Qualifications

• Requires degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a Chief Engineer and leading engineering teams.
• Experience transitioning products from development to production and enabling producibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of multidisciplinary team to transition missile to production.
• Act as primary technical contact with customer, program management, and engineering leadership.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure deliverables meet technical and schedule constraints.
• Balance requirements with producibility in alignment with ongoing development programs.
• Develop test strategy aligned with multiple programs.

Skills

Chief Engineer experience

Engineering leadership

System development

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928 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.

Raytheon's Advanced Technologies (AT), Advanced Effectors and Space SSBU is seeking a skilled and motivated Transition to Production Chief Engineer for a missile program. In this position, you will lead the transition of a highly sophisticated missile from the development phase to production. You will be the technical executive providing tactical directions for program execution and maintaining program cadence to ensure contract deliverables are being met. This is an onsite position based in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Lead the technical execution of a multidisciplinary team to achieve the transition of a complex advanced technologies developed missile into production
• The Chief Engineer serves as the primary technical point of contact with customer counterparts, internal program management and engineering leadership
• Engage with major suppliers to assure deliverables meet technical and schedule constraints
• Work seamlessly with the currently executing development program to assure requirements are appropriately balanced with producibility
• Develop a test strategy vision which adheres to needs of a common group of programs
• Implement and chair program execution boards (FRACAS, risk board, ERB, CCB)

Qualifications

• Typically requires degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience. Experience with system development and design, requirements development, management, verification, system integration and test, and production. Experience leading engineering teams. 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 clearance.
• Experience as a Chief Engineer
• Experience transitioning a product from MRL6 to MRL8+
• Experience building collaboration across programs and functional boundaries (ie outside of engineering)
• Strong communication skills

What We Offer

• The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD.
• 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
• 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.

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.

Tucson, AZ: Raytheon Tucson, AZ Location 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.

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.