Senior Principal Patriot Execution Chief Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-04-07
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG
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 Land Warfare and Missile Defense Systems (LADS) department is seeking an Execution Chief Engineer (CE) to lead hardware development on the Patriot Product Line (PPL), focused on Battle Management, Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (BMC4I). The PPL BMC4I IPT Execution CE will provide support to the PPL BMC4I IPT Chief Engineer providing structured execution leadership across the development portfolio. The BMC4I Execution CE will be responsible for system analysis, requirements development, hardware design, software design, integration thread development, system performance to include integration and test, and integrated sustainment plans on BMC4I products. This position will support customers from the United States Government (USG) and multiple Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) Patriot contracts and future FMS/DCS pursuits.

This is an onsite position based in Tewksbury, MA and may require occasional travel. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Land and Air Defense Systems strategic business unit.

What You Will Do

• Support the PPL BMC4I IPT CE in their responsibilities as owner of technical execution of program scope.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the Integrated Product Team (IPT) within the Program cost, schedule, technical requirements.
• Establish and maintain a consistent engineering execution rhythm, driving alignment, prioritization, and timely closure across Sub IPTs.
• Promote disciplined engineering practices and continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency, clarity, and consistency.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture by mentoring technical leaders and subject matter experts, strengthening structured problem solving and communication across disciplines.
• Attend Product Line meetings to identify and drive Risk and Opportunity handling plans.
• Lead Engineering Program Review rollup and approvals in support of the Estimate-At-Complete (EAC) and Latest-Revised-Estimate (LRE) processes.
• Provide technical advisory disposition for Export / Import (EXIM) compliance.
• ~10% Domestic/International travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in system design, development, integration/verification, production, and/or sustainment within Defense industry.
• Experience in product development, customer interface, and/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

• Experience in Patriot Program (or other radar program) system design, development, integration/verification, production, and sustainment
• Experience with International FMS/DCS programs and International Supplier's/Partner's engineering execution
• Experience leading execution across complex, multi discipline engineering efforts with significant dependencies and competing priorities
• Experience in concepts of operations development and/or design of system level architecture
• Experience in design of system level architecture
• Experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management
• Raytheon Chief Engineer Leveled
• Existing Secret Clearance (DoD)

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- Relocation assistance is available.

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), 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
• MA Locations: Raytheon Andover, MA Location
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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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