Principal Program Industrial Engineer IV

Date Posted:

2026-04-23

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 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.

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. 

We are seeking a Principal Program Industrial Engineer to support program development and production activities within the Effectors portfolio in Tucson, AZ. In this role, you will help maximize factory throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver increasing value to our customers. Industrial Engineers at Raytheon lead improvements across labor performance, value stream/design optimization, capacity and manpower planning, factory layout, simulation, strategic planning, and more. Every day brings new, high‑impact challenges tied directly to our mission — to deliver to those who defend us. 

What You Will Do

• This role provides direct industrial engineering support to program teams across Raytheon factories and key suppliers. Occasional travel may be required, not to exceed 30% of a standard work schedule.
• You will partner closely with factory‑embedded IEs, Strategic Business Unit teams, suppliers, and functional organizations to improve cost, quality, and schedule performance; identify strategic investment opportunities; and enhance customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include:
• Building factory models using process flows, value stream maps, Pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD-based layouts
• Analyzing manufacturing system performance to identify constraints, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to optimize capacity, reduce waste, and achieve cost, quality, and schedule goals
• Contributing to strategic roadmaps focused on capacity growth, technology insertion, infrastructure upgrades, obsolescence mitigation, and future capabilities
• Supporting proposals, business case development, supplier assessments, and Make/Buy/Where analyses
• Partnering with project managers and factory teams to improve factory footprints, optimize layouts, and integrate new equipment or processes

What You Will Learn

• Industrial Engineering tools and methods used to build factory models to advance continuous improvement and future-state forecasting
• Aspects of the Defense Industry and how to meet challenging mission requirements while also meeting cost, quality, and schedule target
• The CORE Operating System and the CORE Common Methods used to align priorities and meet key business objectives
• Executive Presence and how to drive decisions that result in measurable improvements
• Project planning and project management techniques to deliver results and meet key business objectives
• How to influence and lead others working with high-performing cross functional teams
• Strategic planning and how to develop business proposals that generate returns on invested capital

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• 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
• Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering or Manufacturing Degree
• The ability to obtain program specific clearances as needed
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA) in engineering, operations, or management
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑complexity manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), scheduling tools, and proposal development
• Experience with digital factory tools, simulation, or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Demonstrated success leading lean transformations or production system improvements

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

This position is NOT eligible for Relocation

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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