Senior Principal Launcher Product Lead (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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’s Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) Engineering Execution Department is seeking a skilled and motivated Integrated Product Team Lead to lead cost, schedule and execution of the Coyote Block 3 plus (CB3+) Launcher Product Lead role. This position is onsite based in Tucson, Arizona. Travel up to 25% will be required.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in a technical leadership role as an IPTL or CAM using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) across the development lifecycle
Experience leading a cross-functional team and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines relating to design, procurement, and production of products for military applications.
Experience leading and conducting requirements development and management, trade studies, development and design, and integration and test of mechanical engineering products.
Ability to obtain Interim Secret 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

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in mechanical engineering or hardware system design.
Experience working on the development and production of missiles and launchers.
Experience working on a program during transitions from low-rate initial production to full rate production.
Experience working with suppliers that develop mechanical products, machined parts, and electronics.
Experience with proposal development and new business capture.
Program Manager Certification level six (6) or ability to obtain within the first year in the role.
Possess strong technical writing and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the technical integrity of the Coyote Block 3+ Launcher Product Team and associated hardware, including the Technical Data Package (TDP) development, validation, and integration
Manage cost and schedule of work and team execution, including Cost Account Management (CAM) responsibilities and Estimate at Complete (EAC) support
Manage the technical risk for the hardware, including Risk and Opportunity Management
Lead and/or provide technical oversight of failure investigations, including assigning Failure Investigation Team members
Submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to request funding for corrective action implementation and support Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Change Control Board (CCB)
Identify and manage staffing needs for the Product Team.
Recognize team accomplishments through available recognition programs.
Work environment is primarily in an office and will include labs and field work based on phase of program
Work with suppliers and customers for procuring and demonstrating capabilities in lab or field environments
Assignments may require travel to customer, suppliers, and testing locations.
Collaboration with both functional and program management
Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers