Program Chief Engineer

About RTX and Raytheon

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose to solve the world's most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses and significant investments in research and development, we push the boundaries of known science to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings over 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet today's mission needs. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us to shape the future of aerospace and defense.

About the Role

This Chief Engineer role leads a group of programs within the S-ISR/CMPC portfolio, delivering high-impact software and hardware services to the Intelligence Community (IC). As the Chief Engineer, you will be accountable for the entire technical baseline, including architecture, design, software development, testing, and delivery using Agile methodologies.

You will serve as a recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) directly involved in proprietary customer engagements to support program objectives. Your day-to-day involves supporting front-end business activities by working with customers to understand their needs, shaping future work, and developing strong positive relationships with the customer community. You will lead engineering bid reviews, ensure program success through cross-functional collaboration, and drive the execution of complex technical baselines.

Hiring Process and Application

This position is located onsite in Aurora, CO. Candidates must possess an active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance on day one, with the ability to obtain a polygraph after starting. U.S. citizenship is required as only citizens are eligible for this clearance.

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. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though business necessity may require adjustments. The security clearance process is handled and adjudicated by DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense.

Our Culture and Commitment

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.

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.