Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Launcher & System Integration Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

7d•$107,500 - $204,500•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 Naval Power (NP) Strategic Business Unit is seeking a highly motivated Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) to support the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) team. The Integrated Product Team Lead is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical execution of a major product area within a missile development program. Under the Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, the IPTL owns the assigned Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) scope and leads cross‑functional execution across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality and Mission Assurance.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Engineering, systems integration, or program execution experience.
Leadership experience of cross-functional or technical teams.
Experience with RLPM, EVMS, WBS, and schedule integration concepts.
Configuration management and quality processes experience.
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior IPTL, CAO, or CAM experience.
Experience in missile development or subsystem leadership.
Strong communication skills to interface with Program Management and customers.
Lean/Six Sigma training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of the Integrated Product Team for a defined WBS element (e.g., launcher, rail, interface cabinet).
Own product‑level technical integration, maturation, and schedule execution across participating functions.
Lead CAM activities supporting the execution of assigned control accounts, serve as the Control Account Owner (CAO) for the product’s WBS scope, and ensure EVMS compliance, baseline integrity, and variance analysis.
Identify and manage risks and opportunities; develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Provide inputs to the Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule and support baseline change control.
Lead product‑level engineering reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure readiness.
Support proposals including scope definition, BOEs, and WBS alignment.
Ensure compliance with engineering processes, configuration management, and Quality and Mission Assurance requirements.
Provide schedule, risk, and production status updates.