Date Posted:
2026-02-18Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.
Job Summary:
The Systems Engineering and Test Center's Life Cycle Engineering Directorate is responsible for ensuring our products are Safe, Reliable, Maintainable and delivered on time. Life Cycle Engineering consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices and our customers. Our Life Cycle Engineering disciplines participate in the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. Our focus area is product support, including the following disciplines: Reliability System Safety and Supportability. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our ESSM team located onsite in Tucson, AZ. You will be part of the Systems Engineering and Test Center, supporting products from design through validation, integration, and long-term sustainment.
What You Will Do:
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Trusted to act as the Design Agent Program Management representative as needed. Will interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership to support both the customer and the team.
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Compile & present status at the Program level, Customer Program Management Reviews (PMR) including technical, schedule, cost status and root cause/corrective action.
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Ensuring alignment, integration, and open/frequent communication among Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Fulfilling Statement of Work Requirements with baseline plan and recovery approaches.
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Lead special projects or requests that may arise thru the sustainment process or at the customer request.
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Lead financial forecasting and work proactively with contracts and the customer to ensure gapless funding that allows team focus on execution.
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Lead Proposal activities, Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation, inputs, updates, and negotiations. Decomposing Statement of Work requirements and baseline plan with recovery approaches as necessary for follow-on work, establishing investment strategies, and manage material closeout.
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Partner with PMO on evolution and growth strategies to ensure RTX can continue to deliver new capability to the warfighter.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
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Experience with Program/Project Management, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), and/or Control Access Manager (CAM) experience.
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Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Proven leadership experience leading large cross functional teams to deliver results in an Agile environment
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Proven ability to understand complex systems and processes, contracting, supplier, and sub-supplier requirements, and ability to brief customers on program status/objectives
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Prepare, revise, update and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract deliverables (CDRLs).
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Experience in management of international programs including Solid knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and RTX Export and Import processes and procedures
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CORE Certified EVMS certified, PM6 Certified and experience managing Risks and Opportunities
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Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment. Ability to manage varied tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
What We Offer:
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Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
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Relocation Eligibility-Yes
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
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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.
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Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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
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Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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