Patriot Deployment Program Lead

Date Posted:
2026-04-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION 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:
Secret - Current
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.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) plays a critical role in ensuring our products are safe, reliable, maintainable, and delivered on time. LCE comprises multiple disciplines that provide essential support to engineering teams, program offices, and customers. These disciplines are engaged throughout the entire product lifecycle-from conception to deactivation-with a primary focus on product support. Key areas of expertise for LCE include working across boundaries to include Raytheon, Military and Gov't LT supporting smooth transitions of GFE and facilities from Raytheon to gov't or military personnel.

As a Patriot Deployment Program Lead, you are an integral part of a collaborative team dedicated to sustainment and maintenance activities that align with the LADS product line sustainment strategy. Working closely with other Life Cycle and Field Engineering sustainment professionals, you will drive strategic sustainment initiatives aimed at enhancing maintenance operations, fostering business growth, engaging with end users, and promoting process improvements, all while adhering to company policies and procedures. In your Program Lead role, you will work onsite interacting with the customers directly and coordinate efforts with both domestic and international teams to ensure effective support for the LADS product line.

What You Will Do

• Contract execution including scope of work, cost, performance, schedule and risk management
• Estimate At Completion (EAC) reviews as applicable
• Financial and Contract Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL) reporting as applicable
• Field activity support
• Shared product management
• Communication and Transparency with MIR employees on the contract
• Using field expertise to support and update Field Event Tracker (FET)
• Build relationships across the business and customer points of contact
• Support on time delivery of CDRLs for the MIR contracts
• Complete proposal requests
• Attend customer meeting
• Assist in tasking coverage for employees on the contract Global Patriot
• Support information on the Technical Assist (TA) database for FMS customers
• Compliance with customer policies, specifications, and requirements
• Continuous support improvement
• Conducting briefings and reporting to senior management and customer
• Strategic planning and execution for long-term, affordable operational readiness support to exceed Warfighter needs
• This position requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or managing program cost, schedule and performance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Patriot-specific experience in operations, maintenance, or similar systems.
• Proven cross-business and customer-facing leadership.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities with consistency and accountability.
• Successful development of customer relationships to meet contractual obligations.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management and leading cross-functional teams.

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 assistance is available!

Learn More & Apply Now!

• This is a full-time, onsite position and can be based in Tewksbury, MA or Huntsville, AL.
• 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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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