Principal Chief Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-05-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-842 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 842 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 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. The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering provides Electrical Systems Engineering to develop Electronic Systems solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our core electrical engineering responsibilities include architecture, requirements, integration, and test. Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Data Link/Communication, Digital, and Power. We partner with several Electrical Product Team departments that provide the detailed design of our electrical products as well as systems teams. The AEGS Department is searching for a Proprietary Development Program Chief Engineer (CE) to lead the program technical execution focused on guidance and sensor technologies in Tucson, AZ. This onsite role requires engagement with a multidisciplinary engineering team and plays a critical role in program leadership. The CE has is responsible for ensuring that all team leaders meet their schedule and technical needs. This role will include Estimate at Complete (EAC) responsibilities, so Earned Value (EV) certification is required, and the candidate is expected to already have or be able to obtain at least a Level 5 EV certification. What You Will Do

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams through design, test, and verification phases, including ground and flight testing, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
• Influence SW/HW architecture, establish processes, and align program leadership, office of the chief engineer, and multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Provide program leadership to IPTs and collaborative partners from Engineering, Operations, Mission Assurance, and Global Supply Chain.
• Mentor and guide team members.
• Apply extensive experience in task leadership, system-level integration, and verification.
• Manage and allocate system requirements across hardware and software components.
• Lead formal engineering reviews, including Configuration Review Boards.
• Implement systems engineering principles and practices throughout the program lifecycle.
• Identify and manage critical items and technologies in product development.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including engineering plans and reports.
• Support programmatic focus areas including Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, proposal costing, leadership reviews, staffing projections, and monthly metrics tracking.
• Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination.
• Raytheon has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees.
• Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers.
• Assignment may require some travel (~25%)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Eight (8) years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
• RF product and subassembly design, integration, and production support
• Analog, digital, and power electronics design, integration, and production support
• Deconvolving high level requirements into actionable design electronics and subsystem architectures
• Experience in RF sub-systems, systems engineering, requirement development, requirement validation, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design, RF Test Integration (including RF Test Solutions), and/or RF Supplier Management on an effector-based product
• Business Acumen, Communication Skills, Earned Value Management, Risks and Opportunity Management
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top 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. Ability to obtain Special Access Program Access.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience as a technical leader on a complex subsystem during Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) Phase
• Advanced degrees in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related engineering degrees.
• Systems engineering thought process with analytical skills background.
• Highly self-motivated individual that can perform multidiscipline work
• Able to network / influence outside of the AEGS Department with other design and production support organizations, program leadership, other engineering disciplines and Manufacturing organizations.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with peers, suppliers, management, and customers in a production environment.
• Proven experience in balancing engineering process discipline and innovation for rapid development and program success.
• Experience working with missiles or similar systems.
• Ability to effectively work multiple tasks and priorities.
• Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Experience in developing proposals.
• Experience leading large, complex trade studies
• Experience developing and materializing conceptual designs and integrating them into a system of systems

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. This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ and is eligible for relocation assistance. Learn More & Apply Now! 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link ( to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon