Chief Engineer

Company: Raytheon
Location: Tewksbury
Posted on: February 4, 2025

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2025-01-27 Country: United States of America Location: MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA Position Role Type: Onsite 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 value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you. The Integrated Air & Missile Defense Systems (IAMDS) Department is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join the NASAMS team located in Andover, MA. The successful candidate will be experienced at leading hardware, software, and systems development efforts necessary to propose, implement, verify, and deliver systems. - - The Chief Engineer will be responsible for the development of the technical vision and strategies of the program which is delivering capabilities and services to our end users. The technical leadership position requires a top performer with the ability to bring together and lead a multi-disciplined, cross functional team in the execution of programs goals. - This role will require regular engagement with customer counterparts as well as with internal teams, and active participation in customer and program technical reviews. The Chief Engineer serves as the primary technical interface to the customer to determine the technical solutions to their requirements. The candidate will work with the Program Management Office (PMO) and key stakeholders to develop deliverable packages and will be required to support meetings with the customers. - The Chief Engineer will ensure compliance with all external customer reporting requirements from a technical standpoint while also meeting the reporting needs of the Program Manager; - also plans, organizes, and administers technical reviews, coordinates engineering designs and builds, monitors and day-to-day operations, provides suggestions for all major technical decisions and designs, and represents engineering on the management team. - Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Manage the internal RTX engineering team and also work with the Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KDA) technical team on a regular cadence.
• Respond thoroughly to technical requests and questions from the PMO, customer and end users in a timely manner consistent with the urgency of the ask
• Develop the technical vision and strategies of the program.
• Provide project technical leadership and coordination across the program lifecycle; capture and requirements development through sustainment.
• Coordinate closely with the Program Manager regarding budget and schedule.
• Provide engineering program execution and technical leadership for the NASAMS program from proposal development, to integration & test and product delivery.
• Guide and direct other engineering team leads to achieve program and technical success
• Provide engineering authority to all decisions impacting product integrity, system performance, and system functionality.
• Provide technical support in developing and maintaining the analysis to predict overall system performance.
• Coordinate, write, and deliver technical presentations to both internal and external customers
• Provide guidance on import/export of technical documentation and discussions. Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience as follows: An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience. A Ph.D. can account for 5 years of experience as required for this position.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in related Systems Engineering or Multi-Disciplined Engineering
  • Proven Experience effectively leading multidisciplinary teams of systems engineering professionals
  • Experience leading teams and IPT's, using tools and metrics in managing activities, and interfacing with senior program and functional management
  • Experience as a Lead Systems Engineer, Multi-disciplinary engineering lead or Chief Engineer on previous programs
  • Excellent communication skills with prior experience presenting to customers and senior leadership
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance Qualifications We Value:
    • Ability to travel to support the program needs as necessary, including international travel.
    • Self-starter - proactive in determining goals and -objectives and pursuing the necessary course of -action
    • Experience with MS Windows operating system -and MS Office products
    • Experience in preparing customer and/or -management level briefings
    • Experience in schedule development, action item -management, requirement change management -and overall development and progress metrics
    • Working knowledge of the Raytheon Technologies' products and services
    • Experience working with external customers; including International, USG, or FMS partners
    • EVMS Certified (or equivalent)
    • Tech Advisor trained
    • Proposal support experience including writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
    • Knowledge navigating the organization and working with stakeholders across the company to develop solutions to key program challenges
    • Familiarity with FMS and DCS Contracts
    • Manufacturing knowledge and/or experience
    • Import/ Export knowledge and/or experience
    • Execution of testing for subsystems in various laboratory or field environments
    • Interfacing with supplier/vendors providing module requirements/specification to support subsystem designs What We Offer Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package 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. The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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