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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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Naval Power Office of the Chief Engineer at Raytheon is seeking a talented and experienced technical leader as Advanced Programs Production Execution Chief Engineer to join our team.

The AP Production Execution Chief Engineer (ECE) is the key technical executive responsible for overseeing the technical baseline and ensuring the successful execution of program technical objectives supporting the AP Production CE. ECEs 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 ensure program execution. You will lead several cross-functional production teams that are responsible for the manufacturing and test of various hardware value streams. As technical leaders, Execution Chief Engineers work closely with the program chief engineer and program management to deliver on contracted program goals, ensuring the highest level of engineering performance and innovation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the execution and accountability of the production engineering teams. The selected candidate will be expected to provide technical oversight, align task priorities within the teams, and engage functional and business leadership on critical staffing needs. Specific goals for production success include increasing capacity and thruput as well as continuous improvement of yields and cost. In addition, the candidate will interface with customer leadership on a regular basis.

This position is a full-time, onsite role located in McKinney, TX with travel required to Tucson, AZ approximately one week per month.

What You Will Do

• Co-own the technical data package for the Advanced Programs production products
• Maintain fundamental Engineering infrastructure for Configuration Control Boards, Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and other continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the Program Leadership Team and other Functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements
• Provide technical leadership in addressing production constraints and act as technical point of contact with senior internal and external customer counterparts, operations program management and engineering leadership
• Engage with the Program Chief Engineer to ensure alignment of production goals, communication of technical issues, escalation of urgent needs, etc.
• Drive the technical dimensions for a critical production capacity growth strategy for the business, focusing on test optimization and expansion, yield improvement, proactive supplier technical engagement, etc.
• Support the incremental integration of upgrades and improvements into the factory
• Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables
• Business travel to Tucson, Arizona up to once per month to support hardware activities and program meetings

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum seven (7) years experience
• Experience with design, integration, manufacture, and/or test of RF subsystems
• Experience with design, integration, manufacture, and/or test of RF components
• Experience interacting across engineering disciplines (e.g. Systems, Mechanical, SW, Algorithms, etc.) to drive critical thinking and problem solving
• Experience in Risk and Opportunity management
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals including systems, electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware engineers
• Certified Raytheon Level 4 Chief Engineer or higher
• Certified Raytheon Configuration Change Board Chair
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience and expertise in all product lifecycle phases (development, production, and sustainment)
• Advanced knowledge of RF component technologies, including circuit card assemblies (CCAs), RF modules, RF hybrid assemblies, and monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs)
• Understanding of antenna patterns and RF measurements with antennas and electronics
• Strong understanding of power and control electronics
• Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills

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

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation.
• 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.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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