Program Chief Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•McKinney, TX

2d•$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 Electro-Optical and Infrared Solutions (EOIRS) is seeking a Program Chief Engineer providing strategic and tactical execution for our next generation of airborne processing systems. This position will be responsible for the engineering cost, schedule and technical execution of the program which resides in the Global Airforce Program directorate. This Program Chief Engineer will be a part of the USAF program leadership team and support all the program strategies and business related activities.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience with Airborne Electronics design, integration and test, flight qualification, deployment, and production.
Experience presenting technical data and solutions.
Experience in a Lead Domain (HW, SW or Systems) Engineer, Program Chief Engineer, or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) role.
The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required after day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Systems Engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to establish a strong technical baseline in a dynamic Program development environment.
Experience presenting technical data and solutions to both technical & non-technical audiences, Sr. Level Internal & External stakeholders, and Customers.
Design and production experience with airborne platform EOIR sensors and their family of products.
Design experience with infrared detector technology, precision servo, and laser systems.
Thorough understanding and familiarity with Raytheon Programs and System Engineering processes.
Technical and Cost Lead experience on Proposals and Programs.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Basis of Estimate (BOE), RFI / RFP shaping and response experience.

Responsibilities

Technical baseline establishment, roadmap development, customer engagement, Product family development, Product line vision, strategy & goals, and proposal development across the Product line.
Program lifecycles including Production and Field Support, Engineering and Manufacturing Development (E&MD), Technology Transition, and internal investment (IR&D, Capital) efforts.
Primary technical contact for the Customer's Engineering / Technical counterparts providing analysis, responding to technical inquiries in a timely manner, and establishing boundaries while balancing Customer satisfaction levels to mitigate risk of taking on tasking outside of the contractual scope.
Engage with Global Airforce Program Area leadership to provide technical recommendations on future system strategy and sustainment.
Review and approve cost, schedule, and budget information for Estimate At Completions (EACs) and proposals at the program level.
Ability to lead across a highly multi-disciplinary role, requiring experience across all design engineering disciplines, technical supplier management, business development, and program leadership.