Chief Product Owner - Radar Product Line

RTX•Marlborough, MA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

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 is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief Product Owner (CPO) to lead the Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) SPY-6 Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) effort. This critical role involves providing strategic technical and programmatic oversight for the SPY-6(V)2 and SPY-6(V)3 radar configurations, supporting program execution, and driving alignment with broader RDPL objectives. The Chief Product Owner will play a key role in delivering high-quality radar systems to the U.S. Navy and contributing to the growth and success of RDPL.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience.
Experience in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Experience managing technical baselines and delivering mission-critical systems to customers.
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 with U.S. Navy radar systems and understanding of mission-critical requirements.
Experience with Raytheon’s RDPL objectives and processes, including productivity and velocity improvement initiatives.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong technical background in radar systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical and programmatic leader for the SPY-6 EASR effort within the product line, overseeing the development, integration, and delivery of SPY-6(V)2 and SPY-6(V)3 radar configurations.
Manage technical baselines and ensure alignment across multiple shipsets and platforms to meet customer requirements.
Coordinate with SPY-6(V)1 teams to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless integration across the SPY-6 radar family.
Lead a matrixed engineering team, fostering collaboration across disciplines to meet program objectives and exceed customer expectations.
Drive the execution of RDPL’s productivity and velocity goals through innovative engineering and process improvements.
Act as the primary interface with internal stakeholders and external customers, ensuring alignment of technical execution with programmatic goals.
Influence customer perceptions and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Support risk management, schedule adherence, and cost control to meet program deliverables and financial objectives.