Principal, Product Engineering

United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB2 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ SUDBURY BLDG, Tewksbury Tb2 200 Sudbury Position Role Type: Onsite U.Citizen, U.Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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's 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. 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. Raytheon’s Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) Office of the Chief Engineer is seeking a skilled and motivated Product Level Chief Engineer for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) Portfolio. LTAMDS is a Raytheon Technologies franchise program that delivers the next generation radar with 360-degree visibility to defeat advanced threats including hypersonic weapons. The LTAMDS Product CE is directly responsible for the LTAMDS product and its variants, including Ghost Eye and other Support Equipment Major End Items (MEIs). The scope of this role spans development, production, sustainment, and international portfolios. S. and international contracts within the portfolio. They chair the Change Control Board (CCB) and maintain configuration and design control for all products and variants. They are accountable for overall product performance and coordinate closely with the portfolio CEs on technical execution. The CE also serves as the first escalation path for portfolio CEs, driving technical issues to closure. This role collaborates with the Sub Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) CE on technical strategy and roadmap implementation and serves as the primary technical point of contact for the customer. This is an on-site position, located in Tewksbury, MA. What You Will Do Assist in defining product vision, strategy, and goals to align with program and customer milestones, including facilitating conflict resolution. Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across all portfolios to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements; serve as the technical point of contact for senior customers and internal leadership. Support new business capture and influence technical and product line roadmaps to guide program planning and execution. Drive continuous improvement through active participation in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS, and engagement with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables. Lead and direct a multi‑discipline engineering team to resolve issues and support execution; domestic travel up to 25% required. Must be willing to travel in support of program activities both domestically and internationally. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Experience leading large, multi‑discipline engineering teams. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer Deep technical experience with radars, radar components, and radar subsystems, including formal Technical Data Package (TDP) release. Strong ability to influence and collaborate with DoD, commercial, and non‑traditional customers; proven track record of building effective external relationships. Expertise in Engineering Risk and Opportunity (R&O) management and providing technical advisory input for Export/Import (EXIM) decisions. A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, with excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. Relocation Eligibility- Relocation assistance is available. 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: Raytheon Andover, MA Location We Are RTX #LI-Onsite #LI-HS30 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. 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. 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. 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 RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.