Associate Director - Patriot Radar Digital Processor (RDP) Engineering Lead (Onsite)
About The Position
Raytheon’s Land Air Defense Systems Engineering Execution Department is seeking an engineering leader for the Patriot Radar Digital Processor (RDP) effort. The role leads cost, schedule, and technical execution for introducing a new Radar Digital Processor, Fiber Optic Rotary Joint, Radar Set–Engagement Control Station communications, Radar Interface, ECS processor updates, and associated software and firmware, culminating in an approved Engineering Change Proposal and initial production. The position involves coordinating with program management, the office of the chief engineer, Integrated Product Teams, Cross Product Teams, customers, and other internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities also include managing execution activities such as Estimate at Completion reviews, proposal costing and leadership reviews, staffing projections, monthly metrics, and program compliance with EVMS. The role is based onsite in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, with regular travel between Raytheon locations in Massachusetts and occasional domestic and potential international travel.
Requirements
- A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
- A minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience managing cost, schedule, and execution for technical projects.
- Experience leading a technical engineering team.
- PM Level 6 certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to collaborate with engineering disciplines, Quality, Reliability, and program management.
- Strong communication and leadership skills for coordinating across internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in the Patriot Program or a similar program, including system design, development, integration/verification, and production.
Responsibilities
- Lead cost, schedule, and technical execution for the new Radar Digital Processor, Fiber Optic Rotary Joint, RS-ECS communications, Radar Interface, ECS processor updates, and associated software and firmware through an approved Engineering Change Proposal and initial production.
- Ensure program compliance with EVMS, track progress against plan, and proactively manage risks and opportunities.
- Align technical solutions and approaches with the goals of the Global Patriot SSBU and Patriot customers.
- Provide an engineering interface for internal and external stakeholders, including U.S. Customer Product Managers and Global Patriot and Engineering leadership teams.
- Support program briefs and status updates at Program Status and IPT Meetings, iPMRs, R&O Meetings, Quarterly Customer reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, and major program milestone reviews such as Preliminary Design Reviews.
- Manage execution activities, including Estimate at Completion reviews, proposal costing and leadership reviews, staffing projections, and monthly metrics tracking.
- Travel as required to meet program objectives, including regular travel between Raytheon locations in Massachusetts and occasional domestic and potential international travel.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable agreements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
