Associate Director - Javelin Joint Venture Portfolio Chief Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. The Precision Fire & Maneuver Office of the Chief Engineer is looking to hire a Chief Engineer to lead the Javelin Joint Venture Portfolio. Some of these efforts include the Javelin Joint Venture Production, Development, Engineering Services, and other Army Science and Technology (S&T) efforts. The Chief Engineer will lead in the management of the cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk of a portfolio of development and production programs. The Chief Engineer will help deliver on financial commitments to the business and grow the program to increase long range plan value for the mission area. This is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience leading and conducting missile trade studies, missile system development and design, missile systems requirements development and management, or missile system integration and test.
Experience developing work plans and driving execution.
Experience leading engineering teams and managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
Experience in strategic development, customer interface, or contract capture in the Defense Industry.
Active and transferable Secret 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.

Nice To Haves

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 internal and external customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business
Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management
Demonstrated experience with globally distributed engineering execution organizations (CONUS and OCONUS)
Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
CE Level 3 certification

Responsibilities

Establish and manage a product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple Programs/Customers and 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.
Primary technical point of contact with senior customer counterparts, internal senior program management and engineering leadership.
Support the capture of new business and influence technical and product line roadmaps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution.
Plan out and lead the incremental development of upgrades and system improvements.
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 projectile development.
Provide technical advisory disposition for Export / Import (EXIM) compliance.