Senior Principal DeepStrike-Sensor Fuzed Weapon Execution Chief Engineer; Onsite

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

United States of America

Onsite

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

Secret - Current

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is for the Deep Strike-Sensor Fuzed Weapon Execution Chief Engineer Role within the Precision Fire & Maneuver Systems SSBU that is part of the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) SBU of Raytheon. The Chief Engineer (CE) is the key technical executive responsible for overseeing the technical baseline and ensuring the successful execution of program technical objectives. Drawing from a varied background, CEs typically have significant experience as subject matter experts, Integrated Product Team Leads, Cross Product Team Leads, or Lead Systems Engineers.

In this role, you will bring a wealth of knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines to develop new weapon systems, transition them to production, and manufacture these products. You will lead large teams and manage both technical and financial responsibilities. As technical leaders, Chief Engineers work closely with program management to deliver on contracted program goals, ensuring the highest level of engineering performance and innovation.

At Raytheon Engineering, Chief Engineers play a vital role in solving some of the industry's most complex challenges to create a safer world. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, they design and deliver cutting‑edge, end‑to‑end solutions that detect, track, engage, and neutralize threats. With a focus on technical execution throughout a program’s lifecycle, Chief Engineers lead the charge in driving the technical direction of programs, leveraging their expertise to navigate complex engineering processes and deliver exceptional results.

By connecting vision with precision, they contribute to the advancement of industry‑leading defense and aerospace solutions. This is an onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

• Establish and manage a 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.
• Primary technical point of contact with senior customer counterparts, internal senior program management and engineering leadership.
• Support the capture of new business and influence technical and product line roadmaps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution.
• Plan out and lead the incremental break‑in of upgrades and system improvements.
• 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 missile development.
• Provide technical advisory disposition for Export / Import (EXIM) compliance.

• Typically requires a degree in…