Coyote Production Chief Engineer; Onsite

Raytheon’s Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) department is seeking a Chief Engineer (CE) with technical expertise and engineering leadership skills to drive the design and development of world‑class Air and Missile Defense Systems. In this position, the Coyote CUAS Production Chief Engineer will be responsible for the technical rigor and coordination across functions within the program. The Chief Engineer will lead all Production and Sustainment engineering activities focused on providing timely and technically viable resolution paths for supplier and factory issues, directly interface with the customer from the United States Government (USG), and mentor engineers both technically and career‑wise.

This is an onsite position based in Tucson, Arizona and may require occasional travel. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Land and Air Defense Systems strategic business unit within Engineering.

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.

• Help define and drive production execution, maturation & capacity 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 and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact with the production team and communicate to senior leaders.
• Support the capture of new business and influence technical and product‑line road maps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution.
• Plan out and lead the incremental break‑in of upgrades and system improvements.
• Own and drive the Configuration Control Board and Supplier Change Board.
• Drive positive change within the production environment as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables.
• Direct a team of multi‑disciplined engineers in support of production deliveries.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• 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 leading engineering teams and managing resources with multi‑million‑dollar annual budgets.
• 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.

• Experience as a technical leader, developing work plans and driving execution.
• Experience in strategic development, customer interface, or contract capture in the Defense Industry.
• 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.

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

Salary range: 157,200 USD – 298,800 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability,…