TnT Lead – Small Business Tech Teaming and Transitions; TnT – Onsite; AZ, TX, MA, RI, CA,

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Do you thrive at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and emerging technology? Join the team that connects breakthrough ideas to real‑world capability. As a Teaming & Transitions (TnT) Lead, you’ll blend systems engineering with strategic technology scouting, partnering with Tech Area Leads (TALs), Internal Research and Development (IRAD) teams, The Innovation Foundry, and the University & Small Business Partnerships organization to bring cutting‑edge capabilities into real Raytheon and RTX programs.

If you’re energized by innovation ecosystems and want a role where your technical judgment directly drives what becomes part of tomorrow’s systems, this is where you belong.

As Raytheon is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to serve as a Teaming & Transitions (TnT) Lead for small business technical partnerships within the Technology Director Organization of Raytheon Engineering. The TnT Lead will help shape small business tech development, foster external partnerships with small businesses, and ensure successful integration of new technology capabilities from small business partners across Raytheon and broader RTX entities.

• Scout and develop high impact external technologies by forging strategic collaborations with startups, incubators, universities, small businesses, and emerging commercial partners.
• Support internal teams by coordinating SBIR/STTR and startup tech engagement efforts across IRAD, Tech Area Lead (TAL) Portfolios, Advanced Technologies, and all strategic business units to shape high‑value R&D opportunities.
• Partner with small business tech teams to execute systems engineering across the entire lifecycle, from concept development to sustainment.
• Lead execution of technical planning, requirements analysis, integration, and V&V while performing architectural exploration and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and technology options.
• Build strong connections with external dual use and commercial small business partners as well as internal Raytheon experts in the Tech Area Portfolios and across Raytheon and RTX technology research organizations, including RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) and BBN.
• Independently engage with internal teams and external partners while upholding Raytheon values, professionalism, and conduct.

• Learn to integrate small business tech development efforts across programs and tech stakeholders to help transition viable partner technologies into Raytheon products.
• Build skills in translating mission needs into requirements and verification plans that ensure compliant, mission ready systems come from our small business partners.
• Develop positive communication pathways across program, contractor, and government teams and guide them on operational policies, procedures,…