Senior Systems Engineer

RTX • Tucson, AZ

32d • 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. Job Summary: The Systems Engineering and Test Center's Life Cycle Engineering Directorate is responsible for ensuring our products are Safe, Reliable, Maintainable and delivered on time. Life Cycle Engineering consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices and our customers. Our Life Cycle Engineering disciplines participate in the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. Our focus area is product support, including the following disciplines: Reliability System Safety and Supportability. We are seeking a Sr Systems Engineer to join our ESSM team located onsite in Tucson, AZ. You will be part of the Systems Engineering and Test Center, supporting products from design through validation, integration, and long-term sustainment.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with missile repair processes, sustainment, and/or supply chain interfaces
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start.
• US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience standing up and managing external repair vendors, preferably in missile or defense systems environments.
• Knowledge of CPDM
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience briefing customers and senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and program financials
• Earned Value (EV) certified or equivalent experience in EV management
• Experience in cross-disciplinary, matrixed environments
• Familiarity with government or FMS customer repair program

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics to identify trends, address issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Actively participate in daily stand-up meetings, providing clear and concise updates on supplier-related activities
• Ensure compliance with all required repair documentation, certifications, and contractual requirements
• Coordinate and oversee all supplier shipments, ensuring adherence to program and customer requirements.
• Track and report on shipment statuses to relevant stakeholders
• Define and implement a Beyond Economical Repair (BER) process for supplier repairs, including criteria, documentation, and approval workflows
• Develop and manage program budgets, including forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.
• At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior