F--code Development Chief Engineer; Onsite

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace The Collins Aerospace Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) team is seeking an F-35 M-code Development Program Chief Engineer (PCE) to lead cross-functional engineering teams in the development of innovative GPS and Anti-Jam solutions for the F-35 platform. This role is critical to ensure the successful design, integration, and delivery of systems that meet customer requirements and support our nation’s warfighters.

Location:

El Segundo, CA. This U.S.

-based role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret). Onsite.

Contract type:
Permanent.

Working hours:

Full-time.

• Lead a cross-functional engineering team to achieve program objectives and deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Program Management Team (PMT) to align project scope with contractual commitments and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Oversee the execution of engineering work packages, ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with Integrated Product Team Leaders (IPTLs), Product Owners (POs), and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to manage resource allocation and ensure project needs are met.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, managing technical risks, opportunities, and system integration challenges.
• Monitor and manage functional and product baselines, including customer-driven changes.
• Support the PMT in assessing cost and schedule impacts for out-of-scope requests.
• Review and approve technical and project documentation to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Contribute to technical assessments, business development efforts, and project planning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing new project management and engineering processes, tools and techniques.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with company procedures and customer requirements, utilizing systems engineering methodologies to achieve cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

• Experience in project management and systems engineering for the design and development of systems/products involving both hardware and software components, as well as system integration.
• Experience leading engineering teams in the development and delivery of complex technical solutions.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• Experience in project management and systems engineering for systems/products involving GPS and Anti-Jam capabilities.
• Formal training in project management.
• Experience developing and delivering complex products involving software, hardware, and integrated systems.
• Experience as a systems engineer throughout the entire development lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, integration, verification/validation and transition to production.
• Experience with bid and pursuit work within a U.S. government acquisition model.
• Familiarity with engineering development in Agile and DEVSECOPS environments.
• Formal training in an engineering discipline and configuration management.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition…