IPT Lead, Deployment Fielding & Sustainment, THAAD Subcontract

Date Posted:

2025-12-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA311: Woburn MA 225 Presidential 225 Presidential Way Goddard Building 27, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA

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:

Secret - Current

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.

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions. 

The ASDS SBU Engineering Team is looking for a Senior Principal Engineer to perform as an Integrated Product Team Lead for the Upper Tier Missile Defense (UTMD) Deployment Fielding and Sustainment (DFS) organization on a subcontract under the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. The IPTL will support the ongoing contracts which currently include domestic, UAE and KSA customers. This is a unique Program supporting the integration and sustainment of the AN/TPY-2 Radar as part of the THAAD weapons system. This Program has GFX dependencies associated with Raytheon prime contracts along with shared resources, and scope. Sustainment support includes soldier support for training, technical manuals and logistics as well as integration testing of all new THAAD systems and new software builds.

As IPT Lead you’ll work closely with the Engineering, IPT Leadership and Program Management teams to plan and execute sustainment strategy in the areas of training, technical manuals, logistics and Hardware and software test integration. You will apply disciplined program management processes and utilize tools to establish and monitor metrics and trends to ensure excellence in execution. You will balance cost and schedule, while delivering a product which is compliant with the contract. This involves developing solutions which are the best fit for the overall program performance, supportability and long-term sustainment.

This is an onsite role located in Woburn, MA.

What You Will Do

• Oversight of sustainment activities across all functional groups supporting the contract
• Ensuring cost and schedule for on time delivery of training, interactive electronic technical manuals, logistics data products and test integration to meet the radar mission, contractual obligations, and customer expectations.
• Frequent interaction with the customer community, the program office, functional and technical leaders
• Setting an effective communication cadence among sub-IPT leads
• Early identification of risks and opportunities, along with mitigation and capture plans.
• Leading efforts to support Customer Meeting and Data Delivery cadence.
• Partnering with the leads of associated Raytheon Prime contracts including chief engineers and technical leads to provide the most cost-effective technical solutions.
• Attending regular customer working groups and ensuring a positive customer relationship.
• Supporting strategic efforts to identify and advocate for future sustainment needs and best practices to improve our system maintainability and supportability
• Regular review of program status including tracking and review by both Engineering and Program Leadership.
• Responsibility for proposal efforts, negotiations and reviews for any new scope and any potential contract modifications to ensure success and growth for the business.
• Support Program travel as needed (~10%)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity Management
• Experience with proposal or capture efforts
• Experience with technical and financial data and reporting
• Experience presenting to customer and/or senior stakeholders

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading cross functional teams including members from Engineering, Operations, Global Supply Chain, and/or Quality through hardware development, production and test including system test.
• Experience in Sustainment and lifecycle engineering disciplines specifically training, technical manuals and logistics
• Experience executing DoD sustainment and/or product support activities.
• Experience with radar and/or sensor systems, or other advanced electronic system/s.
• Experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) / DoD Radar Programs.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior levels of leadership effectively – including customer, teammates, and suppliers
• Champion all of RTX’s values while managing multiple and competing priorities

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 – relocation assistance is provided for this position

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.

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 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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