Chief Engineer - AIM-9X Production - Tucson Arizona

Company: Raytheon
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Posted On: 01/14/2025

Date Posted: 2024-12-16 Country: United States of America Location: AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA Position Role Type: Onsite 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. - We bring 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. - Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. - Raytheon's Electrical Engineering team is searching for a Chief Engineer (CE) for AIM-9X Production, Sustainment, and Capacity Increase contracts. Candidates selected for this role will be directly responsible for technical execution on these and expected future contracts, both domestic and international. The Capacity Increase contract will see significant production quantity growth in 2026. - The CE must ensure technical integrity of new build and repaired depot (sustainment) missiles while balancing demands of cost and schedule. The CE will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective relationship with internal and customer counterparts, including applicable technical leads and individuals holding oversight responsibility. Strong demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills are required to drive and maintain AIM-9X Annual Operating Plans. -This role requires a trusted technical voice to influence future franchise growth across business units. - - What You Will Do

• Assist in management of product vision, strategy, and goals to align to meet Programs / Customers milestones; facilitate conflict resolution.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPT and other functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Technical point of contact with senior customer counterparts, internal senior program management and engineering leadership.
• Support the capture of new business including proposal writing and execution and influence technical and product line roadmaps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution
• Drive positive change within the production environment as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and other continuous improvement efforts
• Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables
• Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of issue resolution.
• Responsible for the technical content and engineering labor estimates of production proposals. -
• Frequent travel will be required as the CE will be the lead technical interface to suppliers.
• International travel may also be required as part of this role.
• Obtain and maintain additional program access as required.
• This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in Tucson, AZ. Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 12 years' of prior work experience OR an Advanced STEM degree and 10 years' of prior work experience. A Ph.D. can account for 5 years of experience as required for this position.
  • Experience in a technical leadership role that includes experience across the development lifecycle (i.e. systems, sub-systems).
  • Experience with leading and conducting trade studies, system development and design, systems requirements development and management, system integration and test, and/or production support.
  • Experience as a technical leader developing work plans and driving execution in an engineering environment.
  • Experience leading rapid prototyping with activities including, but not limited to design, procurement, build, site test, and customer attended demonstrations.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer
    • Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
    • Direct experience with Formal TDP release.
    • Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
    • Experience in leading and executing the design and development of complex system architectures.
    • Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and production.
    • Demonstrated experience and ability to interact with and influence Department of Defense (DoD), and/or commercial and non-traditional customer sets.
    • Proven ability to develop effective customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business.
    • Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management.
    • Experience with technical advisory disposition for Export / Import (EXIM).
    • Requires expert knowledge of multiple work areas typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
    • Expert knowledge of market with the ability to identify best practices and how to best utilize within RTX. What We Offer
      • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX, we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
      • This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Learn More & Apply Now!
        • RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
        • We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
        • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
        • Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. 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 #LI-Onsite The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms More...

              

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