Standard Missile 2 Blk IIIA/IIIB/IIIAZ Chief Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-04-30

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.

The Naval Power organization is looking to hire a Chief Engineer (CE) for the Standard Missile 2 Blk IIIA/IIIB/IIIAZ (SM-2) production and depot programs. The SM-2 CE will lead in the management of technical performance, risk, cost and schedule of build and delivery of missiles, spares and test equipment to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries. This CE role supports four unique contracts with a combined value of >$1B.

The SM-2 IIIA/IIIB/IIIAZ production program delivers multiple different missile configurations to numerous foreign partners.  They are also responsible for the depot activity on the program as well as sustainment of production Test Equipment at multiple production locations.  The CE over these contracts will also have technical oversight for delivery and installation of test equipment at international depot and maintenance facilities.

This position is located onsite in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Helping define and driving production execution based on product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple Programs/Customers and facilitate conflict resolution.

• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPT and other functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

• Primary technical point of contact with production team and communication to senior leaders.

• Support the capture of new business and influence technical and product line road maps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution.

• Plan out and lead any obsolescence and respin activities.

• Owning and driving Configuration Control Board and Supplier Change Board.

• Drive positive change within the production environment as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and other continuous improvement efforts.

• Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables.

• Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of production deliveries.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience with system development and design, requirements development, management, verification, system integration and test, and production.

• Experience working on production programs.

• Experience as a technical leader who can develop work plans and drive execution.

• Experience leading engineering teams.

• Experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.

• Experience in strategic development, customer interface, or contract capture in the Defense Industry,

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• RMD Level 4 Certified Chief Engineer.

• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in leading and executing production of complex system architectures.

• Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and production.

• Proven ability to develop effective internal and external customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business.

• Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management.

• Master’s degree in engineering, Physics, or related discipline.

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 Eligibility.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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