F-35 Sustainment Program Chief Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Raytheon Company, managed by Collins Aerospace, is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as the F-35 Sustainment Program Chief Engineer (PCE) on the Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) team. The PCE leads cross-functional engineers developing GPS and Anti-Jam solutions, and is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with customer and business requirements. The role works with the Program Management Team and engineering stakeholders to define scope, meet contractual and technical commitments, manage staffing and resources, and oversee engineering work packages against contract and schedule. The PCE serves as the primary technical interface with the customer, manages program risks and opportunities, monitors functional and product baselines, and supports assessment of cost and schedule impacts from out-of-scope requests. The role also performs project management activities, reviews technical and project documentation, contributes to business development and bid pursuits, and collaborates with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and suppliers. This is an onsite, U.S.-based position in El Segundo, California. U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance are required; the posting also states that the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued clearance is required. A sign-on bonus and relocation eligibility are mentioned.
Requirements
- Experience managing projects and engineering teams, including resource planning and task allocation.
- Experience in project management and systems engineering for the design and development of systems or products involving hardware, software, and system integration.
- Typically, a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in project management and systems engineering for GPS and Anti-Jam capability development.
- Formal training in project management.
- Experience developing and delivering complex systems involving software, hardware, and integrated systems.
- Systems engineering experience across the full systems development lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, integration, verification and validation, and transition to production.
- Experience with bid and pursuit work in a U.S. government acquisition model.
- Familiarity with engineering development in Agile and DEVSECOPS environments.
- Formal training in engineering disciplines and configuration management.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional engineers to align work with program requirements and deliver project outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Program Management Team to define project scope, align with contractual commitments, and ensure technical requirements are met.
- Oversee engineering work packages in accordance with the project contract and delivery schedule.
- Coordinate with Integrated Product Team leaders, Product Owners, and Cost Account Managers on resource allocation and staffing for engineering activities.
- Serve as the primary technical interface with the customer and manage program risks and opportunities with architects, technical leads, and design authorities.
- Monitor and manage functional and product baselines, including customer-driven changes.
- Support the Program Management Team in identifying cost and schedule impacts of out-of-scope requests.
- Perform project planning, resource allocation, risk management, financial tracking, and reporting.
- Review and approve project and technical documentation for compliance with company and customer requirements.
- Provide technical input to business development, bid and pursuit efforts, and project planning.
- Collaborate with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to address risks and resolve technical challenges.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student loan repayment program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft insurance
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee assistance plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second opinion medical program
- Relocation eligibility
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
