Ultra Production Chief Engineer; CE

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on day 1

RTX is a defense company seeking an Ultra Production Chief Engineer to execute the production of a common Electronics Assembly (Ultra) that meets performance needs of multiple adopting programs. The Ultra CE will lead cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for a critical component across Raytheon programs. The Ultra Program product integrates radar exciter/receiver, signal processing, navigation, and flexible interfaces.

Location:

onsite in Tucson, AZ.

• Help define and drive production execution based on product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple Programs/Customers and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPT and other functions to meet/exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact with the production team and communicate to senior leaders.
• Support capture of new business and influence technical/product roadmaps, reflected in program planning and execution.
• Plan and lead incremental break-in of upgrades and system improvements.
• Own and drive Configuration Control Board and Supplier Change Board processes.
• Drive positive change within the production environment as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS, and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Engage technically with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables.
• Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of production deliveries.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s 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.
• 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.

• RMD 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

• RTX values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation, and emphasizes a safer, more connected world.
• Relocation eligibility.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying. This position is classified as Onsite. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA CAS handles adjudication. More information about Security Clearances can be found at the U.S. State Department site: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.