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Patriot Missile NRE Project Lead

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Patriot Missile NRE Project Lead

Andover, MA

Date Posted:
2024-12-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 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.

Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as the Patriot Missile Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) Project Lead within the Land Air and Defense Systems (LADS) team. You will report to the Patriot NRE Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead and will regularly interact with program leadership, product line leadership, and cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for overseeing the execution of multiple NRE projects with a primary focus or ensuring tasks are completed as planned within allocated budget across multiple Patriot Missile programs.

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You will also have the responsibility for briefing program and product line leadership and providing technical, schedule, and cost performance status.

What You Will Do

  • Prepare briefings for internal and external program status reviews, monthly progress report, and internal weekly and monthly leadership updates
  • Develop partnerships with design engineering, specialty engineering, test engineering, EX/IM, contracts, finance, global supply chain, quality, and operations
  • Lead a multi-disciplined team to include the Product Line, Cross-Product Teams (CPT), and Subcontractors/IOTs in the execution and growth of the Patriot Missile products via management of NRE projects
  • Meet contractual commitments including the financial, quality, cost efficiency, technical and schedule performance using the approved business model and management tools including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)
  • Knowledge of licensing requirements within the Department of Commerce and Department of State regulations
  • Establish and manage a product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple Programs/Customers and facilitate conflict resolution
  • Support the capture of new business and influence technical and product line roadmaps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution
  • Plan out and lead the incremental break-in of upgrades and system improvements
  • Engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables
  • Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 7 years of experience is required
  • Experience in IPT leadership or program management
  • Experience with Program Risk & Opportunity Management
  • Experience leading a cross-functional team
  • 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

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Program Management Level 6 Certification or equivalent
  • 5+ years of Program Management/IPT Leadership experience
  • Experience in production environment for entire Product Life Cycle from material release through contract sale
  • Direct experience in program planning, budgeting, and tracking (EVMS) to cost and schedule
  • Experience with and understanding of export and import controls, compliance and licensing

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

  • RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

  • 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


  • This position is an onsite role, located in Andover, MA.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Andover, MA, USA
Job ID: Raytheon_Technologies_FGB-538238078
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns