Program Chief Engineer- Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-05-27


Country:

United States of America


Location:

US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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 clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Program Chief Engineer - Onsite

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

At RTX, the world 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. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a proven Program Chief Engineer to work onsite in Largo, FL to lead, develop, and establish the required technology and infrastructure for the Integrated Platforms portfolio.  This multi-faceted role will lead cross functional teams through development, integration, and test of Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) Communication Systems. 

The ideal candidate should be an established leader that can leverage proven experience integrating systems into DOD platforms.  If you are a technical leader, business/tech savvy, and willing to push new boundaries, this is the role for you.

This position requires: US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Day 1.  

Onsite: This is an onsite role supporting our Largo, FL location.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do:

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion while meeting program schedule and budget. 

• Plans, oversees, and coordinates the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.

• Liaises between project management and planning, project teams, and line management.

• Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.

• Directs the work of employees assigned on projects in technical and administrative areas.

• Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.

• Responsible for managing the technical performance of a program team which may include multiple small programs (5-10) or a larger program (20-40).

• Prepares and maintains project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met.

• Leads a cross-functional team of engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems and Software) empowering them to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.

• Understand customer technical requirements and their derivation.  Oversees the transfer of lowest level requirements into development and test for prototype and customer deliveries.

• Drives project schedules to keep programs running efficiently and tracks budget and schedule commitments.

• Manage the project including tracking & reporting on budget and schedule performance through Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques.

• Interfacing with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team.

• Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers.

• Engineering activities associated with design, development, procurement, and testing.

• Lead Technology Development programs guiding products through Technology Readiness Level process.

• Lead test activities to prove out components and/or understand issues.

• Benchmark similar hardware and review customer needs to strategically drive system and hardware development.

• Ensure excellence in engineering and technology.

• Typically assigned one-two small projects at a time, and/or supporting a large program

• Typically leads a large program or leading several complex small/medium projects at a time.

• Most projects are half-year to several years in duration, exact knowledge skillset and team size vary from project to project. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership.

• Proven experience leading large engineering programs or major technical efforts.

• Extensive experience in Systems and Hardware Engineering throughout the lifecycle including architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active TOP SECRET clearance.

• Progressive leadership in the design, development, test, and integration of electromechanical assemblies with embedded software.

• Experience using Agile methodologies for hardware and software development.

• Prior Cost Account Manager experience.

• Experience navigating competing priorities, delivering the highest level of engagement and delivering successful outcomes in critical situations.

• Experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization.

• Understanding of the configuration management process

• Strong Project management skills using MS Office/MS Project/EVMS.

• Identification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate by leveraging Sr. Leadership Support.

What We Offer​:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

•  And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. 

Employee Referral Eligible  

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At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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