Systems Integration and Test Lead (IPTL) for Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Program

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-810 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 810 (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 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.

The Naval Power Engineering Execution Team is seeking a highly motivated Integrated Product Team Lead for the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) portfolio within the Shipboard Missiles Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU).

This position requires a strong leader to also serve as Chief Product Owner (CPO) for the Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Agile Release Train (ART) spanning both the Development and Production Design Value Streams (DVSs). The CPO is setting up the vision and plan for the team, responsible for removing barriers, and defining solutions that support the program and deliverables.

In addition, it is expected this leader will work across all Raytheon functional organizations to staff the IPT and ensure the timely start-up and delivery of products in accordance with the supported contract(s).

This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Serve as ESSM’s primary interface to the NATO Sea Sparrow Project Office (NSPO) Test & Evaluation community.

• Work across multiple design value streams spanning development, production and sustainment by serving customer needs and delivering capabilities in support of various contracts. Negotiate and balance priorities among multiple contracted efforts and customers while ensuring on-time delivery and execution.

• Primary responsible for schedule and cost execution of multiple CLINs within Design Agent contract. This includes direct Cost Account Management (CAM) responsibilities as well as delegation of CAM responsibilities to members within team.

• Support Agile ceremonies such as Increment Planning, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives and work closely with Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE) to ensure the team’s backlog is prioritized, well defined with acceptance criteria, and executable to achieve the program goals and contractual deliveries.

• Own and define team’s vision and execution strategy to achieve program goals and contractual deliveries while managing dependencies across functional organizations to ensure on-time contractual deliveries.

• Develop executable build schedules for various integration and test assets and production units, ensuring and facilitating cross-functional coordination, collaboration and communication to support on-time deliveries.

• Remove barriers and ensure the team is properly staffed and resourced to support the program goals and contractual deliveries.

• Mentor and coach junior engineers within the team and foster a healthy team environment.

• Support weekly ESSM Block 1 and 2 Flight Test Working Group (FTWG) with NSPO, PHD, Corona and other test support teams. Align customer domestic and international flight test schedules and needs with Raytheon’s expected support.

• Support NSPO Telemetry Working Group (TMWG) as required.

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 working with Manufacturing and Production Systems and Processes.

• PM Level 6 certification or able to obtain PM Level 6 certification within 1 year,

• Experience in programs utilizing Agile Framework, and understanding of and experience working in an Agile SI&T environment.

• Prior IPTL, or Cross Product Team Lead (CPTL) experience.

• Must be willing to travel to support Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and other customer/program meetings as necessary.

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar Engineering discipline.

• Strong leadership skills and project management experience.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written.

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 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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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