Project Engineer - Cost Account Management

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Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B02 ~ 75 Coromar Dr ~ BLDG B02

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

At Raytheon Vision Systems, we manufacture advanced infrared detectors and semiconductor materials that power mission‑critical sensing technologies for defense and aerospace applications. Our production environment is highly specialized, involving cleanroom operations, precision crystal growth, and rigorous metrology to ensure the highest standards of quality and performance.

As a Project Engineer, Productivity & Cost Account Management, you’ll play a pivotal role in productivity improvements and modernizing our manufacturing operations. You’ll work hands‑on in a fast‑paced, cleanroom‑based production setting where attention to detail, safety, and collaboration are essential. Your work will support the fabrication and testing of infrared sensors by improving how data is collected, processed, and used—from automating project reporting and report generation to migrating legacy systems and connecting progress and accounting information to internal and external sponsors.

Success in this role requires not only strong technical skills in project management and cost account systems, but also the ability to work closely with engineers, technicians, and production staff in a controlled environment. You’ll be expected to understand the urgency of production schedules, communicate clearly across disciplines, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance yield, reliability, and throughput. Take charge and step in with engineering solutions if necessary.

• Manage project schedules, aligning key tasks and milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues and financial sponsors to define quantifiable milestones.
• Plan and track tasks and milestones within an Integrated Master Schedule.
• Manage and lead teams to ensure progress.
• Utilize cost account tools to track financial resources and commitments.
• Develop tools to automate generation of reports.
• Standardize and integrate project reporting.
• Develop capacity models to ensure accurate forecasting.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to understand production workflows and data needs.
• Work in controlled areas, clean rooms, laboratories, etc.
• Develop fundamental understanding of crystal growth and epitaxial processes.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Engineering, Program, Project, and/or cost management.

• Schedule development and execution.
• Team leadership.
• Experience in production environment and multi‑disciplinary engineering environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of microelectronic fabrication.
• A motivated and self‑starting individual who interacts well in a team environment that includes both company colleagues and customers.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
  Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Onsite:
  Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position is an onsite role – Goleta,…