Principal Program Execution Lead

Date Posted:

2025-12-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA132: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 2 Sudbury 50 Apple Hill Drive Sudbury - Building 2, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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 Hardware Engineering leads in the mechanical hardware design, development, and production of weapons systems. We use state-of-the-art tools, processes, and technology, with capabilities encompassing a broad range of technical disciplines, including product engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials engineering, analysis and test, rapid hardware development/builds and configuration and data management documentation.

The Engineering Rapid Build Services (ERBS) department within Hardware Engineering is chartered to deliver agile services.  We bridge across Operations and Engineering, providing solutions through the execution of quick-turn design, procurement, manufacturing, and environmental test services.

ERBS is skilled in special test equipment, program trainers, and cooling systems mechanical design.  We utilize Creo and Common Product Data Management (PDM) with tailored release processes for maximum cross-use and flexibility.

ERBS executes prototyping and high-mix/low-rate procurement and fabrication activities with a focus on in-house electro-mechanical packaging, support equipment and liquid cooling systems integration, and partner with outside suppliers to satisfy all demands. We strive to minimize cycle times and provide best value through the utilization of dynamic and agile processes.

ERBS has an opening for a Principal Program Execution Lead, located on-site in Tewksbury, MA.

Responsibilities to anticipate:

• Manage cost and schedule for assigned programs and provide status reporting 
• Analyze financial data to drive program health and provide variance explanations as appropriate.
• Coordinate interaction between engineering, manufacturing, and our suppliers
• Plan, schedule and manage material procurement progress for assigned program
• Communicate with buyers and suppliers to ensure on time delivery of ordered material
• Plan, Schedule and manage the build activity through completion in ERBS assembly areas.
• Coordinate engineering support to the manufacturing floor to address non-conformances.
• Act as liaison between Design Engineering and ERBS Operations
• Collect and analyze data required to provide EVMS support and program statusing to IPT Leads and PMO
• Analyze program manpower demands and secure required manpower (both exempt and non-exempt)
• Interact regularly with internal PMO customer and periodically with external customer.
• Coordinate QA dispositioning, accepting, and selling of deliverable hardware.
• Key stake holder/reviewer in Preliminary and Critical design reviews and Ship Readiness Reviews
• Coordinate hand-offs of completed equipment to internal customers.
• Coordinate shipping of hardware with logistics ensuring on-time delivery to customer

   Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline, and at least 10 years of professional relevant experience. (Bachelors in Business or Management with experience in engineering operations also considered)
• Strong experience producing, interpreting, and presenting EAC’s to leadership.
• Experience with managing personnel, schedule, and budget within engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience with interpreting engineering documents including drawings, schematics, and parts lists.
• Experience in Product Data Management (PDM), PRISM and/or other SAP products
• Previous experience in a Manufacturing environment and managing suppliers.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

 

Qualifications We Value:

• Masters Degree in Engineering Management
• Certified in Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Experience in bidding including formal proposals to the US Government customer.
• Excellent presentation and writing skills.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in analyzing financial data.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Additional Information:

* Please consider the following role type definitions 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.
• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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