SM-3 Blk IIA Under Layer Chief Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Naval Power organization is looking to hire an SM-3 Blk IIA Under Layer Chief Engineer (CE) to execute a high-visibility, fast-paced, development effort adding critical capabilities to the SM-3 Blk IIA interceptor. This includes driving the execution of the Under Layer hardware and software development, integration and qualifications to meet defined flight test schedules. The SM-3 Blk IIA Under Layer CE will lead in the management of the cost, schedule, performance and risk of this development critical to the future of the SM-3 Blk IIA program at Raytheon and adding critical capability for the defense of the United States and its allies. This position is responsible for carrying out the engineering aspects of this critical development contract on time within the aggressive schedule needed by the customer. SM-3 Blk IIA is a critical munitions program and this effort is the building block in capturing a key growth opportunity. This CE will also be responsible for establishing priorities, optimizing the engineering team’s performance and execution, supporting both internal and external customers, ensuring the development schedule supports multiple flight tests over the next 4 years and contributing to the strong SM-3 culture. The Under Layer CE will lead an engineering team with approximately 200 engineers on this $500M development effort over 4 years. This position is located onsite in Tucson, AZ.

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 with system development and design, requirements development, management, verification, system integration and test, and production.
Experience working on modular systems architectures and product lines.
Experience as a technical leader who can develop work plans and drive execution.
Experience leading engineering teams.
Experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
Experience in strategic development, customer interface, or contract capture in the Defense Industry.
Ability to obtain U.S. government issued Interim 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

Raytheon Level 4 Certified Chief Engineer.
Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in leading and executing production of complex system architectures.
Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and production.
Proven ability to develop effective internal and external customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business.
Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management.
Master’s degree in engineering, Physics, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

Help define and drive execution of this development program based on product vision, strategy, and goals to align with customer flight test and deployment milestones.
Own technical decisions and risk position of the developmental efforts.
Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the program engineering team and other functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule and technical requirements.
Primary technical point of contact with execution team and communication to senior leaders and customer technical points-of-contact.
Influence technical and product line road maps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution.
Plan out and lead the execution of capability insertion for flight tests incremental deployment of capabilities to delivered missiles.
Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables.
Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of development of the key capabilities.