Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Production Chief Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) program is seeking a Production Chief Engineer. The ESSM Production Chief Engineer is responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of ESSM Production contracts. Current active contracts have a value of over $2B. This role requires leading a multi-disciple engineering team of 120 engineering heads. The ESSM product continues to grow as there are ongoing efforts to increase production capacity in support of 12 consortium nations. The Production Chief Engineer has technical oversight and is responsible for multiple factories and suppliers. The current supply base includes 12 Industrial Partners within the US and across 11 countries with multiple layers of sub tiers. This Chief Engineer will be responsible for the technical rigor and coordination across functions within the program. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience leading large, complex teams. The candidate will also need prior multidiscipline engineering knowledge and experience. The Chief Engineer will be expected to mentor lead engineers both technically and with their career and will lead the technical execution of the production contracts. In this role, minimum certification as a Level 4 Chief Engineer (within Raytheon) is required or equivalent is required to ensure that Raytheon Chief Engineer values and behaviors can be applied daily to this complex portfolio. This position is located onsite in Tucson, AZ and requires 10-20% travel.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Technical leadership of teams across the development and production lifecycle including developing work plans and driving execution.
System development and design, requirements development, management, and verification, system integration and test, and production.
Modular systems architectures and product lines.
Experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
Experience in leading technical teams in support of production, and US Government customer interface.
RMD Level 4 Certified Chief Engineer.
The ability to travel 10-20%.
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

RMD Level 3 Certified Chief Engineer.
Experience working programs with significant international scope.
Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in leading and executing the design, development, and 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.

Responsibilities

Chair Engineering Reviews, Configuration Control and Failure Review Boards.
Provide technical leadership of all Production and Sustainment engineering activities focused on providing fast and technically viable resolution paths for supplier and factory issues.
Provide influence and decision making to achieve a balanced technical solution which satisfies the customer’s needs and provides positive financial impact to the business.
Establish and reinforce the program’s technical organizational structure, risk posture, strategy, and execution plans.
Communicate across functions and with the technical leads and LSE Industrial Partner and supplier technical oversight and technical engagement and collaboration with customer TechRep.