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Date Posted:

2026-06-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's 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.

The Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) (APS-154 Radar) Production Chief Engineer (CE) falls under the Naval Airborne Systems (NAS) Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) within the Advanced Sensor Programs (ASP) Portfolio.

The AAS Production Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for managing all engineering activities in the successful execution of AAS Production contracts. This leadership role requires continuous engagement with the AAS Production Senior Director, the ASP and NAS CEs, program management and technical leads to successfully execute program and business priorities for the U.S. Navy customer. This role will manage the technical integrity and engineering execution across all AAS Production programs.  The AAS Production Portfolio CE maintains the Engineering approval authority at the AAS Production program level, including Estimate at Completion (EAC), Gates and Engineering Program Reviews.  The CE will also be responsible for establishing/maintaining an effective relationship with customer counterparts in the U.S. government including applicable technical leads with AAS Production product oversight responsibility.

This position is onsite in Plano, TX.

What You Will Do

• Team with AAS Production Senior Director to effectively lead the execution of program contracts meeting business goals and objectives.

• Work closely with ASP and AAS cross-portfolio leadership, program managers, proposal managers, section managers, and senior technical staff to plan, pursue and achieve specific program objectives, new business goals and high-level strategic objectives.

• Lead, manage and direct a team of technical and cross-functional talent to execute engineering scope of multiple programs with a focus on technical, cost and schedule requirements.

• Ensure technical integrity and sound engineering execution across all aspects of AAS Production programs.

• Identify staff needs and collaborate with functional management to determine effective staffing assignments to maximize program execution progress.

• Perform independent reviews of program execution including requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, estimates of cost-to-complete and assessment of program risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities.

• Continually assess the state of AAS Production capabilities, research options for advancement and growth, perform technical and mission related trade studies, and make recommendations on a strategic path forward.

• Contribute to and support the execution of product level technology roadmaps and strategies consistent with program needs and long-term business plans.

• Work closely with ASP Technical Director, plan and integrate R&D technologies, capital, and technical road maps to expand business growth for AAS Production.

• Ensure compliance with engineering development processes, AAS Production engineering effectiveness, support process improvements and seek continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with Raytheon EXIM.

• Lead and mentor junior engineering staff and Integrated Production Team Leads (IPTLs.

• Ability to travel as needed to Raytheon manufacturing locations as well as key suppliers across the country.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience providing technical leadership to cross-functional teams (including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Security and Digital Technology) across a geographically dispersed workforce.

• Experience in complex Production programs that utilize multiple suppliers and complex factory processes and procedures to yield advanced products.

• Experience in estimate generation, program planning and schedule development.

• Direct experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.

• Experience engaging with suppliers on engineering technical and programmatic activities.

• Experience overseeing the production life cycle as well as knowledge of key development activities such as requirements analysis, detailed Hardware and Software design, to system Integration and Test, verification/validation and fielding, in support of Production ECPs.

• Experience in customer-facing roles with frequent interface with U. S. government customers.

• Active and transferable Top Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Expert knowledge in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Radar domain, to include missions, capabilities, system architecture and hardware technologies.

• Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and Production.

• Experience as a Prime contractor to the U.S government.

• Detailed knowledge of DoD acquisition processes.

• Direct experience with Engineering Risk and Opportunity Management.

• Possess a master’s degree in engineering, physics, or related discipline.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills that can be tailored to the appropriate audience.

What We Offer

• 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 eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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