Principal Systems Engineer - Munitions Acceleration Team; Onsite

Job Summary

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. Raytheon’s SM-3 portfolio are combat proven interceptors uniquely designed for exo-atmospheric intercept of short-to-intermediate-range ballistic missiles with hypersonic hit-to-kill accuracy.

The SM-3 portfolio is hiring a Principal Lead System Engineer (LSE) to join the leadership of the program Munitions Acceleration Team (MAT) and Production programs. As a member of the Office of the Chief Engineer, the SM-3 MAT LSE will be responsible for identifying and executing technical projects across Raytheon SM-3 Production and our suppliers to accelerate SM-3 production to multiples of the current rate.

• Develop and refine data-driven models of the production system to identify and champion projects that demonstrably and incrementally improve the SM-3 production rate and capacity.
• Guide production improvements and the production SM-3 missile from a technical perspective across multiple integrated Product Teams and Cross Product Teams (IPTs & CPTs).
• Interpret missile requirements and objectives into actionable direction to the program and supplier teams to maintain a balance of margin and producibility.
• Provide program leadership to the Cross Product Teams and Integrated Product Teams and many collaborative partners from Engineering, Operations, Mission Assurance, and Global Supply Chain.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience.
• Experience leading full systems engineering lifecycle such as system design, requirements development, management, and verification, system integration and test, and/or production of complex system architectures.
• Experience working with leaders and customer community stakeholders to influence and guide the development of production program projects.
• Prior experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA Assurance Provisions (MAP).
• Demonstrated experience in shipboard missile system architectures and products.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• History developing others through teaching, mentorship, and apprenticeship.
• Raytheon Level 4 Certified Lead System Engineer or participant in the Lead System Engineer Development Program (LSEDP).

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering or other model-based tools to capture systems and processes.
• Proven abilities as a technical leader developing work plans and driving program/team execution.
• Experience leading teams across the development and transition to production lifecycle.
• Experience in production programs.

Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance is available.

Salary range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and collective-bargaining agreement status.

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.

Tucson, AZ (United States). This position requires a U.S. citizen and an active Secret security clearance that is existing on day 1. The role is onsite.