Ultra stack Transition To Production Integrated Product Team lead

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering IPTL to lead design, development, integration, and testing for Ultra Stack components. You will drive supplier engagement and ramp-up activities onsite, partnering with OSCM and MPM to mature a robust supplier base.

The role requires a STEM degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain the PM Level 6 certification. A Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required, with ~25% travel initially.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Experience in mechanical design, analysis, modeling, and hardware integration.
• Experience leading engineering teams or IPT-style execution.
• Experience collaborating with Operations/Supply Chain on supplier development or manufacturing readiness.
• Ability to obtain Raytheon PM Level 6 Certification within 12 months.
• Active security clearance: U.S. government-issued Secret clearance required before start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering execution across design, development, integration, and testing to support Ultra Stack production ramp-up.
• Coordinate with Program Manager and Chief Engineer to define schedules, budgets, staffing, and milestones.
• Drive tasks per RTX guidelines: design, modeling, analysis, materials, and integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mechanical and cross-functional teams.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks; develop structured risk-reduction plans.
• Serve as primary engineering interface with internal and external stakeholders and communicate status.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering leadership

Supplier development

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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, an RTX business, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) to support the Ultra Stack Munition Acceleration Program. This IPTL will lead mechanical engineering efforts and drive supplier‑focused risk‑reduction activities to increase production velocity, support surge capacity, and optimize mechanical component quality and availability.

The candidate will partner closely with Operations & Supply Chain Management (OSCM) and Manufacturing Program Management (MPM) to identify, qualify, and mature a robust supplier base for critical Ultra Stack components. High organizational discipline and strong cross‑functional collaboration are essential to success.

This position is onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage all phases of engineering execution across mechanical design, development, integration, and testing to support Ultra Stack production ramp up activities.
• Coordinate with the Program Manager and Chief Engineer to define project schedules, budgets, staffing needs, and ensure adherence to milestones.
• Drive mechanical engineering tasks aligned with RTX Mechanical Engineering discipline guidelines (design, modeling, structural/thermal analysis, materials evaluation, mechanical integration).
• Provide technical leadership, direction, and mentorship to mechanical and cross‑functional teams.
• Identify, track, and mitigate technical, schedule, and supplier‑related risks; develop structured risk‑reduction plans.
• Serve as the primary engineering interface with internal and external stakeholders, communicating status, risks, opportunities, and technical direction.

Program‑Specific Responsibilities for Ultra Stack Acceleration

• Partner with Operations & Supply Chain MPM to identify, vet, and select suppliers capable of supporting production surge requirements.
• Evaluate and qualify multiple suppliers per part, enabling parallel production paths to meet rate demands.
• Apply familiarity with Ultra Stack architecture, components, and tolerances to ensure mechanical integrity.
• Balance quality vs. quantity by assessing supplier capability, defect rates, and throughput constraints.
• Develop and implement strategies to shift testing upstream to suppliers to reduce downstream inspection load and mitigate high‑defect‑risk components.
• Support onsite and offsite supplier assessments, capability reviews, readiness audits, and production ramp‑up activities.
• Travel approximately 25% early in the role to perform supplier engagements, decreasing as the supplier base matures.
• Maintain disciplined tracking of supplier progress, engineering actions, configuration status, risk items, and quality trends - high organizational capability is critical.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience in mechanical design, analysis, modeling, and hardware integration.
• Experience leading engineering teams or IPT‑style execution.
• Experience collaborating with Operations/Supply Chain on supplier development or manufacturing readiness.
• Ability to obtain Raytheon PM Level 6 Certification within 12 months.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued Secret security clearance is required before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Background in production ramp‑ups, manufacturing engineering, or supplier‑based risk reduction