TnT Lead – Small Business Tech Teaming and Transitions; TnT – Onsite; AZ, TX, MA, RI, CA,

Team Lead – Teaming & Transitions (TnT)

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Location:

Tucson, AZ (US-AZ-TUCSON-M09) | Role Type:
Onsite. U.S. Citizenship required. Must obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret Security Clearance.

Join Raytheon as a Systems Engineer in the Technology Director Organization. You will lead small‑business technical partnerships, shaping technology integration across RTX programs.

• Scout and develop high‑impact external technologies by forging strategic collaborations with startups, incubators, universities, small businesses, and emerging commercial partners.
• Support internal teams by coordinating SBIR/STTR and startup tech engagement efforts across IRAD, Tech Area Lead (TAL) Portfolios, Advanced Technologies, and all strategic business units.
• Partner with small‑business tech teams to execute systems engineering throughout the lifecycle, from concept through sustainment.
• Lead execution of technical planning, requirements analysis, integration, and V&V, while performing architectural exploration and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives.
• Build strong connections with external small‑business partners and internal Raytheon experts in Tech Area Portfolios and research organizations.
• Independently engage with internal teams and external partners while upholding Raytheon values, professionalism, and conduct.

• Integrate small‑business tech development efforts across programs and tech stakeholders to transition partner technologies into Raytheon products.
• Translate mission needs into requirements and verification plans, ensuring compliant, mission‑ready systems from small‑business partners.
• Develop positive communication pathways across program, contractor, and government teams, guiding them on operational policies, procedures, and practices related to small‑business technology integration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 8 years of relevant experience (unless prohibited by local regulations).
• Experience with systems engineering and integration.
• Experience with project and/or program management.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of cross‑site and enterprise‑level planning and implementation practices is a plus.
• Experience in strategic teaming, technology scouting, innovation processes, or early‑stage R&D is preferred.

Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD (depending on experience and qualifications). Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, scholarship program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Additional incentive compensation may apply.

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. RTX complies with affirmative action, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.