Program Engineer- Onsite

Raytheon Technologies • Largo, FL

73d • $124,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Program Engineer to work onsite in Largo, FL. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. As the Program Engineer, you will help lead and execute complex programs, serving as a key partner to the Chief Engineer and Program Manager. You will ensure strategic alignment, drive process improvements, and maintain operational excellence across multiple Contract Line Items (CLINs), with a primary focus on Sustainment CLINs. Acting as a force multiplier, you will proactively identify and remove roadblocks — from day-to-day trouble ticket resolution to broader programmatic challenges — to keep standard operations on track. In the absence of the Program Manager, you will assume leadership responsibility to ensure continuous delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in program or project management, ideally in defense/contracting/similar environments.
• Experience with CONOPS development, requirements management, cost estimation, Earned Value Management, and Engineering Gate reviews.
• Previous experience with Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI 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 or advanced certification (PMP, PgMP, etc.).
• Experience with management of government CLINs or similar contract line items to include Earned Value Management.
• Prior track record in leading process improvement / operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience using Agile methodologies to include experience with Atlassian/Jira toolset for task management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of end-to-end program execution, ensuring tasks/projects are aligned with strategic and contractual objectives.
• Maintain, monitor, and update program plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations — primarily on Sustainment CLINs.
• Serve as an operations manager, driving resolution of trouble tickets, workflow blockers, and sustainment support issues.
• Act as a roadblock mitigator across teams, ensuring smooth daily operations and enabling program staff to stay focused on delivery.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other performance metrics; generate insights, track outcomes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead special initiatives or process improvement projects to optimize engineering workflows and reduce inefficiencies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies across CLINs.
• Prepare and deliver status reports, presentations, and documentation for senior leadership, stakeholders, clients, and partners.
• Act as the point-of-contact in the Program Manager's absence to ensure operational continuity.
• Assist in resource planning, change control, and compliance with contractual obligations, policies, and regulations.
• Support proposal development, staffing, and long-range program planning.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration with clients, partners, and internal teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• Relocation Assistance may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree