Ship Systems Integration and Sustainment Portfolio Chief Engineer (CE)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

23h•$157,200 - $298,800•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 opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. The Naval Systems and Sustainment (NSS) Raytheon Team is looking for a Ship Systems Integration & Sustainment (SSIS) Portfolio Chief Engineer. The NSS technologies span from seabed to space and include critical, effective, and dependable maritime integrated warfare capabilities and sustainment services. Our purpose is to provide integrated solutions that strengthen security at sea and protect U.S. and allied ships and sailors worldwide. The SSIS portfolio within NSS includes a broad array of Navy products and technologies that are core to the organization. These are primarily the Zumwalt class destroyers, the Dual Band Radar (DBR), Integrated Ship Solutions and Support (IS3), Aegis modernization, the MK 99 Fire Control System (FCS), and sustainment for Phalanx, SeaRam, the Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS), the SPY-6 system, Aegis, and DBR. The SSIS Portfolio CE is a member of the NSS Office of the Chief Engineer and is responsible for technical execution and oversight of the programs and Program CEs within the business area. The contract value overseen by the SSIS CE is over $1B across more than 175 active contracts, including international scope. The SSIS technical team is composed of over 300 individuals spanning the Engineering disciplines and located at 11 different Raytheon work locations across the country. The SSIS business area is growing quickly and includes strategically important combat system customer shaping and opportunity capture to position Raytheon for future ship and combat system integration. The SSIS Portfolio CE is a People Leader position that is responsible for four Program CEs as direct reports. Candidates for this role can be located in Tewksbury, MA, Marlborough, MA or Portsmouth, RI.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience leading a large, multi-disciplined technical team with the ability to develop, empower, motivate, and monitor the team.
Experience interfacing with senior internal leadership and external customers representing Engineering and the OCE.
Experience interacting with and collaborating with, and represent Raytheon to senior Government and customer leadership and technical experts.
Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule priorities on programmatically impactful tasks/issues and pursuits.
Willingness to travel to other Raytheon and customer locations across the country and internationally.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret 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 or other advanced STEM degree
Prior experience as a Raytheon CE
Experience as a People Leader (e.g., Section Leader or Department Leader)
Experience in the development, production, maintenance, and sustainment of military products and services
Experience executing Naval programs and with Navy personnel
Existing familiarity with the SSIS portfolio of programs and products
Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong judgement skills and ability to operate independently

Responsibilities

Function as the primary representative of the NSS Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) to the SSIS Program Director and their cross-functional Leadership Team
Lead the SSIS Program CEs as both a technical lead and People Leader
Accountable for technical Engineering execution of the programs within the SSIS portfolio
Ensure Engineering and OCE processes, policies, directives, and initiatives are appropriately deployed, implemented, and executed on programs within the SSIS portfolio
Represent Engineering, the OCE, and the SSIS programs to senior external individuals and customers
Ensure adequate and appropriate Engineering resources are being deployed as necessary on programs within the SSIS portfolio
Identify and engage to address in a timely manner any Engineering issues that arise on programs within the SSIS portfolio