Senior Principal Systems Chief Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-11-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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. 

Job Description:

The Effector Optics Department at Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is currently searching for a Senior Principal Systems Chief Engineer to be the Coyote Blk IIC+ Development Execution Chief Engineer.   The CE will drive timely and technically viable development of critical program upgrades with $63M of current labor contract scope for Blk IIC+, combined with $25M investment for Blk IID/NGCM. Complex problem solving often requires developing and implementing parallel paths to keep design and integration activities moving forward while resolving frequent roadblocks. Ability to balance the team and focus between proposals, executing current efforts and developing strategic efforts which include considerations for the common designs for emerging development of Coyote Blk IID/NGCM. Provide influence and decision making to achieve a balanced technical solution which satisfies the customer’s needs and provides positive financial impact to the business. Establish and reinforce the program’s technical organizational structure, risk posture, strategy, and execution plans.

The Execution Chief Engineer will work closely with all disciplines associated with missile production including Customer, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Production Operations to ensure the technical integrity of the product is maintained and performs as intended every time.  The CE’s knowledge base will be used to lead and/or support failure investigations, obsolescence redesigns, factory escapes, supplier issues and much more.  The ability to calmly but quickly review and analyze information and make decisions and/or recommendations is critical in this role. 

The position requires a strong engineering development background and collaboration across internal teams. This role also involves close collaboration with other leadership to address programmatic concerns, ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and technical objectives, and deliver compliant solutions to customers while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

What You Will Do:

• Be responsible for the technical integrity of the Coyote Blk IIC+.
• Leadership of integration activities including technical responsibilities
• Manage the technical risk for the Coyote II design
• Lead and/or provide technical oversight of failure investigations, including assigning Failure Investigation Team members
• Chair Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Configuration Change Board (CCB) for reviewing and approving proposed changes to the Technical Data Package (TDP)
• Provide guidance and assist lower-level engineers in tasking priority and training.
• Support component level design and test reviews
• Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination.
• Work with suppliers and customers for procuring and demonstrating capabilities in lab or field environments.
• Provide technical oversight/mentorship over staff of Engineers. Focus placed on engineering task execution, technical rigor, etc.
• Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level management
• Coordinate with Senior IPT for cross-functional prioritization. 
• Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers
• Collaborate and coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve issues that may arise during production, testing, and integration.
• Working with engineering and production personnel to troubleshoot and provide root cause and corrective action to design and process issues
• Support production related activities in the assembly and documentation of subsystems
• Assignments may require some travel, including foreign travel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Optics, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 10 years of experience in optical design, system integration and test, or data analysis, or lead of integration activities.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master of Science in Optics, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint to be able to communicate technical analyses and test results to a variety of audiences
• Proficient in drawing release and cPDM processes.
• Leadership of technical teams and preparation of detailed technical team reports.
• Able to network / influence outside of the department with other design and production support organizations, program leadership, other engineering disciplines and Manufacturing organizations
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with peers, suppliers, management, and customers in a production environment
• Proven experience in balancing engineering process discipline and innovation for rapid development and program success
• EO sensor integration and verification experience
• Ability to develop and present technical briefings
• Current/Active DoD security clearance or SSBI
• Experience in troubleshooting investigations and processes
• Experience leading failure investigation teams
• Experience with test equipment, test automation scripting, test conduction, sensor control
• Experience with hardware/software integration.
• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
• Direct experience with EO design, lab, test and/or production support

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.

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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