Electronic Attack Systems Portfolio Chief Engineer

Date Posted:
2025-01-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CA230: 2022 E El Segundo Blvd BldgE24 2022 East El Segundo Boulevard, Building , El Segundo, CA, 90245 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.

The Electronic Attack Systems (EAS) Portfolio Chief Engineer (CE) under the Naval Airborne Systems (NAS) Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) -the CE is responsible for managing all engineering activities in the successful capture and program execution of electronic attack systems and products for domestic and international markets. The EAS CE is responsible for technical execution of technology development, production, and sustainment activities that span the EAS portfolio. This leadership role requires continuous engagement with the EAS Executive Director, the NAS CE, program management and technical leads to direct program planning, development and integration efforts, and manage the technical integrity and engineering execution across all EAS programs. The EAS Portfolio CE maintains the Engineering approval authority at the EAS program level, including EACs, Gates, and Engineering Program Reviews. The CE will also be responsible for establishing/maintaining an effective relationship with customer counterparts in the USG including applicable technical leads with EAS product oversight responsibility.

What You Will Do

• Team with EAS Executive Director to effectively lead the execution of program contracts meeting business goals and objectives
• Work closely with NAS and EAS leadership, program managers, proposal managers, section managers, and senior technical staff to plan, pursue and achieve specific program objectives, new business goals and high-level strategic objectives
• Lead, manage and direct a team of program CEs to execute engineering scope of multiple programs to meet technical, cost and schedule requirements
• Translate program objectives into executable plans that provide verifiable requirements, robust and documented designs, and thorough performance verification efforts
• Ensure technical integrity and sound engineering execution across all programs
• Identify staff needs and collaborate with functional management to determine effective staffing assignments to maximize program execution progress
• Perform independent reviews of program execution including requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, estimates of cost-to-complete and assessment of program risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities
• Continually assess the state of NAS EAS capabilities, research options for advancement and growth, perform technical and mission related trade studies, and make recommendations on a strategic path forward
• Contribute to and support the execution of product level technology roadmaps and strategies consistent with program needs and long-term business plans
• Work closely with NAS Technical Director, plan and integrate R&D technologies, capital, and technical roadmaps to expand business growth for EAS
• Ensure compliance with engineering development processes, measure engineering effectiveness, support process improvements & seek continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with Raytheon EXIM
• Lead and mentor junior CEs and engineering staff
• Have the ability to travel as needed (33% of time if El Segundo based, 66% of time if McKinney based)
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams (including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Security, and Digital Technology) across a geographically dispersed workforce
• Proven ability to synthesize high-level requirements, CONOPS, & architectures from generally stated objectives
• Have the ability to technically oversee the development life cycle from requirements analysis to detailed HW & SW design, to system I&T, verification/validation & fielding
• Have excellent written & oral communication skills that can be tailored to the appropriate audience
• Must have the ability to work onsite in El Segundo, CA or McKinney, TX

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date, with the ability to be granted a TS-SCI clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience in estimate generation, program planning, & schedule development
• Direct experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets
• Experience in customer-facing roles with interface with USG customers.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Expert knowledge in the Electronic Attack domain, including missions, capabilities, system architectures & HW technologies
• Active and transferable USG issued Top Secret security clearance eligible for SCI access.
• Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and production
• Experience as a Prime contractor to the USG
• Detailed knowledge of DoD acquisition processes
• Direct experience with Engineering Risk and Opportunity Management
• Possess a master's degree in engineering, physics, or related discipline
• Direct experience with International FMS programs
• Raytheon Level 3 Certified CE or greater

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.

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• 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. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA, 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

The salary range for this role is 162,000 USD - 326,000 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.

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