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Senior Principal Chief Engineer

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RTX

Senior Principal Chief Engineer

Allen, TX

Date Posted:
2024-10-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 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 Space and Air Airborne Sensor EO/IR/RF department within the Systems Engineering Directorate is searching for a Senior Principal Chief Engineer to provide strategic and tactical execution on a portfolio of contracts for the Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared (ATFLIR) program in phases of production and sustainment.

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This position will be responsible for the engineering cost, schedule, and technical execution of the ATFLIR Program for our Global Navy Program Area. As the Senior Principal Chief Engineer you will sit on the ATFLIR program leadership team as part of a larger cross functional team reviewing all Programs, strategies, and business related activities in the program. Will lead a team of 10 to 20 engineers of varying disciplines within the McKinney Factory Engineering Department and provide management activities to include staffing and hiring, training coordination, performance management, career development, and resource management.

What You Will Do:

  • Act as primary technical contact for the Customer's Engineering and Technical counterparts
  • Provide analysis, respond to technical inquires in a timely manner, and establish boundaries while balancing customer satisfaction levels to mitigate risk of taking on task outside of the contractual scope.
  • Roadmap development, customer engagement, product line vision, strategy, goals, and proposal development across the Product line
  • Program lifecycles including production, sustainment, field support, and internal investment (IR&D, Capital) efforts
  • Responsible for Manufacturing Process Generation, documentation & sustainment activities,
  • Technical floor support related to the Manufacturing Process,
  • Process improvement to include lean & factory dynamics, factory product equipment selection & support
  • Engage with Global Navy Program Area leadership to provide technical recommendations on future system strategy and sustainment
  • Review and approve cost, schedule, and budget information for Estimate At Completions (EACs) and proposals at the business level
  • Lead cross discipline engineering teams with strong organizational, coordination, planning, and team building
  • Promote collaboration and communication across all engineering disciplines, technical supplier management, business development and program leadership
  • Travel up to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) OR an advanced degree with eight (8) years of Airborne Electro-Optics experience.
  • Delivery of technical data and solutions to both technical & non-technical audiences, senior level, Internal & External stakeholders, and Customers
  • Experience as a Lead Design Engineer, Program Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) or similar role
  • Oversee and track project progress, implement effective monitoring systems to ensure adherence to schedules and milestones
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance (or above level Clearance). U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Engineering Manager to lead a diverse team of engineers across different disciplines
  • Production and sustainment experience with airborne platform EOIR sensors
  • Technical and Cost Lead experience on Proposals and Programs
  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Basis of Estimate (BOE), RFI / RFP shaping and response experience

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.
  • Relocation Eligible

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  • 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

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): McKinney, TX, USA
Job ID: Raytheon_Technologies_FGB-861916279
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