Senior Principal Advanced Tactical Programs Chief Engineer

About RTX

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 world-class operations, 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 and stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

About the Role

We are seeking a Chief Engineer to lead contract research and development programs focused on maturing technology into viable products for the warfighter. Based onsite in McKinney, TX, this position sits within the Advanced Electro-Optics portfolio. You will provide engineering program execution and technical leadership for Advanced Tactical Programs, guiding initiatives from product concept and proposal development through build and test phases.

In this role, you will serve as a critical bridge, facilitating communication between external customers, internal Raytheon leadership, and the program's engineering team. You will manage the program technical baseline, chair the Engineering Review Board, and support continuous process improvement efforts. Additionally, you will drive new business activities by leading technical responses to requests for information and proposals, while providing technical mentoring to support business roadmaps.

Hiring Process

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 our office locations. The DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services, an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though business necessity may adjust this timeline.

Our Culture & Values

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. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with federal regulations.