AIM-9X Production and Sustainment Execution Chief Engineer (ECE)

Date Posted:

2026-04-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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: 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 job location for this opportunity is on-site in Tucson, AZ

What You Will Do

• The Production and Sustainment Execution CE will work closely with the Production and Sustainment CE.

• Together, they are responsible for the technical integrity of the delivered missiles while meeting delivery schedules and budgets. This also includes depot activities where returned missiles are repaired.

• Additionally, production quantities are increasing and the CEs are responsible for the integrity of additional factory and supplier equipment, streamlining tests, increasing yields and resolving test failures.

• The CEs are also responsible for interfacing with program and company leadership along with the 9x customers and suppliers. 

• A successful candidate will be a self-starter with proven project organization and execution skills, multi-tasking and verbal/written communication and presentation skills and experience in a budget and schedule critical environment.

• Candidates should have led multi-disciplinary teams to develop solutions to a variety of technical problems of large scope and complexity.

• Collaboration and coordination with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to resolve issues is a must.

•  Qualified candidates must have experience leading multi-disciplined engineering teams, chairing Engineering Review and Configuration Control Boards, leading FRBs, and have experience in production.

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 unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience as a Chief Engineer.

• Experience working in a production environment.

• Experience leading multi-disciplined engineering teams.

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date, with the ability to obtain special program access after start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Leveled Chief Engineer.

• Experience in Root-Cause Corrective Action investigations and FRACAS processes.

• Knowledge and experience with Material Review Board, Process Configuration Board, and Configuration Control Board.

• Experience in resolving production issues with suppliers and sub-tier suppliers.

• Knowledge of printed circuit board fabrication and circuit card assembly processes and related industry specifications.

• Experience managing cost and schedule.

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 eligible.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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