Undersea Production Chief Engineer

globalhr; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Portsmouth, RI seeks an Undersea Production Chief Engineer to lead multi-program production efforts focused on Mk 54 Mod 0/1 torpedo, ALFS, AMNS, and other submarine systems. You will drive the technical strategy, manage risks, and coordinate with senior leaders to meet contract requirements.

The role requires a STEM degree, 10+ years of leadership experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance with U.S. citizenship. Travel to sites across the country and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading large multi-disciplined technical teams.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Undersea Production Chief Engineer interfacing with Portfolio Chief Engineer and cross-functional teams.
• Lead production programs including Mk 54 Mod 0/1, ALFS, AMNS, LWLS, NTSP, Outpost Arrays.
• Communicate and deploy program technical strategy aligning with customer contracts.
• Ensure technical, regulatory, cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.
• Chair program engineering review boards (risk, readiness, design, safety, CCB).
• Ensure staffing, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Systems engineering

Stakeholder communication

Travel willingness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS2 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ SOUTH BLDG

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

This position is located onsite in Portsmouth, RI.

What You Will Do

• Function as Undersea Production Chief Engineer (CE) in the Office of the Chief Engineer interacting with the Portfolio Chief Engineer, Program Manager and the cross-functional Leadership Team, addressing the following production programs:
  • Mk 54 Mod 0/1 Lightweight Torpedo
  • AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar (ALFS)
  • AN/ALQ-235 Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS)
  • Submarine Legacy Weapon Launcher Systems (LWLS)
  • Turkey New Type Submarine Project (NTSP)
  • Outpost Arrays
• Act as the primary Program Technical Executive, responsible for communicating and deploying the program technical strategy that balances Raytheon business priorities and satisfies Customer contract requirements.
• Responsible for program technical, regulatory, cost and schedule, product performance, manufacturability and affordability, and compliance objectives.
• Ensuring the technical integrity of program work products including the TDP.Owns the tailoring and implementation of Raytheon processes (eg; RLPM) into the program based on the program execution strategy and contract requirements.
• Responsible to chair all program engineering review boards, including but not limited to risk reviews, failure reviews, readiness reviews, design reviews, safety reviews, and Configuration Control Boards (CCB).
• Accountable to ensure product performance meets contract requirements. Ensures the program "definition of compliant" is clearly understood by the customer and program team.
• Act as the primary Program technical contact with the customer, Raytheon Program Leadership, and Engineering Leadership. Accountable to ensure critical technical staffing needs are met and coordinated with engineering functional managers, Chief Technologists and Office of the Chief Engineer to ensure effective program performance. Ensuring that all system and component failures are appropriately identified and investigated to determine root cause, that affected hardware is dispositioned accordingly, and that effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Responsible to ensure all program execution risks and opportunities (e.g.; learning points, firsts, uncontrolled conditions) are identified and a robust management and handling plan is in place.
• Accountable to support program EACs to ensure EAC reflects an executable program plan with a managed risk and opportunity plan. Is responsible to maintain Team of X (engineering, contracts, operations, supply chain, qualify, finance, other.) alignment to encourage cross functional alignment and collaboration on program execution priorities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience leading a large, multi-disciplined technical team with the ability to develop, empower, motivate, and monitor the team.
• Experience with production contracts and general understanding of the business acumen of the program office, finance, contracts, operations, supply chain and quality.
• Experience interfacing with senior internal leadership and external customers representing Engineering and the Office of the Chief Engineer.
• Experience interacting with and collaborating with and representing Raytheon to senior Government and customer leadership and technical experts.
• Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule priorities on programmatically impactful tasks/issues and pursuits.
• Willingness to travel to other Raytheon and customer locations across the country and internationally.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s or other advanced STEM degree.
• Prior experience as a Raytheon Chief Engineer.
• Experience as a People Leader (e.g., IPT Lead, Section Leader or Department Leader.)
• Experience in the development, production, maintenance and sustainment of military products and services.
• Experience executing Naval programs and with Navy personnel.
• Existing familiarity with Undersea Systems programs and products.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Background in electrical engineering and previous support in production support related test and troubleshooting.
• Strong judgement skills and ability to operate independently.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility.

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 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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.

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