Coyote Production Chief Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

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. Raytheon’s Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) department is seeking a Chief Engineer (CE) with technical expertise and engineering leadership skills to drive the design and development of world-class Air and Missile Defense Systems. In this position, the Coyote CUAS Production Chief Engineer will be responsible for the technical rigor and coordination across functions within the program. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for the technical leadership of all Production and Sustainment engineering activities focused on providing timely and technically viable resolution paths for supplier and factory issues. This position will directly interface with the customer from the United States Government (USG). The Chief Engineer will be expected to mentor engineers both technically and with their career. This is an onsite position based in Tucson, Arizona and may require occasional travel. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Land and Air Defense Systems strategic business unit within Engineering.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with system development and design, requirements development, management, verification, system integration and test, and production.
Experience working on modular systems architectures and product lines.
Experience leading engineering teams and managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a technical leader, developing work plans and driving execution.
Experience in strategic development, customer interface, or contract capture in the Defense Industry, RMD Level 4 Certified Chief Engineer
Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills
Experience in leading and executing production of complex system architectures
Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and production
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
Master’s degree in engineering, Physics, or related discipline

Responsibilities

Helping define and driving production execution, maturation & capacity based on 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 production team and communication to senior leaders.
Support the capture of new business and influence technical and product line road maps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution.
Plan out and lead the incremental break-in of upgrades and system improvements.
Owning and driving Configuration Control Board and Supplier Change Board.
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 production deliveries.