Principal Industrial Engineer IV

Date Posted: 2026-09-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS1 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 after 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.

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to support the Sensors portfolio of factories in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. In this senior-level role, you will lead factory optimization efforts, drive strategic planning, and partner directly with cross-functional teams to maximize throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver increasing value to the customer. Every day presents new and exciting challenges and reinforces our mission to deliver for those who defend us. We hope you are as excited about this opportunity as we are.

What You Will Do

Industrial Engineers apply advanced problem-solving techniques and Lean Manufacturing principles to develop and optimize our factory throughput, efficiency, and value.

• Analyze manufacturing system performance to identify constraints, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to calculate capacity, eliminate constraints, and improve cost, quality, and schedule performance
• Create factory models using process flows, value stream maps, pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings to graphically show manufacturing processes, the movement of material, the exchange of information, and key metrics
• Support strategic roadmaps related to factory capacity, capability growth, infrastructure improvements, obsolescence mitigation, and integration of new manufacturing technologies
• Partner with other functions to manage projects that modify the factory footprint, change the layout of factory equipment, and/or add new capability
• Lead analyses to support competitive bids, factory proposals, business case development, supplier capability assessments, and Make/Buy/Where analyses
• Mentor and influence teams to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across value streams

What You Will Learn

• Industrial Engineering tools and methods used to build factory models to advance continuous improvement and future-state forecasting
• Aspects of the Defense Industry and how to meet challenging mission requirements while also meeting cost, quality, and schedule target
• The CORE Operating System and the CORE Common Methods used to align priorities and meet key business objectives
• Executive Presence and how to support leadership in making data driven decisions that result in measurable improvements
• Project planning and project management techniques to deliver results and meet critical milestones supporting key business objectives
• How to influence and lead others working with high-performing cross functional teams and frontline operators and specialists who assemble, test, and deliver our products everyday
• Strategic planning and how to develop business proposals that generate returns on invested capital within the factories
• Raytheon’s Leadership Values and Behaviors and how to apply them as a senior technical leader

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Or applicable MS degree with 6 years of applicable experience.
• Industrial Engineering degree
• Experience with capacity/constraint analysis
• Experience with CAD software for factory layouts (e.g., AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing best practices

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in factory layout and work cell design/optimization
• Experience with discrete event simulation modeling
• Experience in project management
• Six Sigma certifications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter, who can prioritize to meet various deadlines
• Leading teams and capable of influencing without authority

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 NOT eligible for Relocation

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.

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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