Principal Systems Engineer - Munitions Acceleration Team (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’s SM-3 portfolio are combat proven interceptors uniquely designed for exo-atmospheric intercept of short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles with hypersonic hit-to-kill accuracy. SM-3 Block IB and IIA are both part of Raytheon’s agreements with the U.S. Department of War to boost the production of critical munitions. Accelerating our deliveries is a complex systems issue requiring innovative thinking, data-driven decisions, and influence across production, development, supplier, and government stakeholders. The SM-3 portfolio is hiring a Principal Lead System Engineer (LSE) to join the leadership of the program Munitions Acceleration Team (MAT) and Production programs. As a member of the Office of the Chief Engineer, the SM-3 MAT LSE will be responsible for the identifying and technical execution of projects across Raytheon SM-3 Production and our suppliers to accelerate SM-3 production to multiples of the current rate. The LSE defines and maintains the appropriate level of technical rigor and coordination across functions and engineering disciplines within the program. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience leading multiple project teams of varying size and scope. The candidate will also need prior multidiscipline engineering knowledge and production lifecycle experience. The LSE is expected to provide technical and career mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities to program engineers.
Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience.
- Experience leading full systems engineering lifecycle such as: system design, requirements development, management, and verification, system integration and test, and/or production of complex system architectures
- Experience working with leaders and customer community stakeholders to influence and guide the development of production program projects
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued 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
- Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline
- Experience in Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering or other model-based tools to capture systems and processes
- Proven abilities as a technical leader developing work plans and driving program/team execution
- Experience leading teams across the development and transition to production lifecycle
- Experience in production programs
- Prior experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA Assurance Provisions (MAP)
- Demonstrated experience in shipboard missile system architectures and products
- Communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills
- History developing others through teaching, mentorship, and apprenticeship
- Raytheon Level 4 Certified Lead System Engineer or participant in the Lead System Engineer Development Program (LSEDP)
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine data-driven models of the production system to identify and champion projects to demonstrably and incrementally improve the SM-3 production rate and capacity
- Guide production improvements and the production SM-3 missile from a technical perspective across multiple integrated Product Teams and Cross Product Teams (IPTs & CPTs)
- Interpret missile requirements and objectives into actionable direction to the program and supplier teams to maintain a balance of margin and producibility
- Provide program leadership to the Cross Product Teams and Integrated Product Teams and many collaborative partners from Engineering, Operations, Mission Assurance, and Global Supply Chain
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
