Ultra Production Chief Engineer; CE

Ultra Production Chief Engineer – Tucson, AZ

Location:

Tucson, AZ – Onsite

Security Clearance: U.S. citizen required, Secret clearance required prior to start.

• Define and drive production execution based on product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple programs and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPT and other functions to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact with production team and communicate to senior leaders.
• Support capture of new business and influence technical and product line road maps.
• Plan and lead incremental break‑in of upgrades and system improvements.
• Own and drive Configuration Control Board and Supplier Change Board.
• Drive positive change within production environment as stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and continuous improvement efforts.
• Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables.
• Direct a team of multi‑disciplined engineers to support production deliveries.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in system development, design, requirements, verification, integration, and production.
• Experience with modular systems architectures and product lines.
• Technical leadership experience developing work plans and driving execution.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing 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.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• RMD Level 4 Certified Chief Engineer.
• Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Direct experience with Engineering Risks & Opportunities (R&O) Management.
• Experience across product lifecycle: concept, architecture, design, integration, verification, and production.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective internal and external customer relationships ensuring satisfaction and continued business.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (dependent on level and bargaining agreement).
• Relocation eligibility.

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 state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.