AN/AQS-20 Sonar Mine-Hunting System (MHS) Chief Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-06-16



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS2 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ SOUTH BLDG



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:

DoD Clearance: Secret



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

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.

This position is located onsite in Portsmouth, RI.

What You Will Do

• Function as the primary representative of the AN/AQS-20 SONAR MHS Chief Engineer (CE) in the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) interacting with the Portfolio Chief Engineer, Program Manager and the cross-functional Leadership Team,

• Lead the AN/AQS-20 as both a technical lead and People Leader.

• Accountable for technical Engineering execution of the AN/AQS-20 SONAR MHS Program.

• Ensure Engineering and OCE processes, policies, directives, and initiatives are appropriately deployed, implemented, and executed on AN/AQS-20 SONAR MHS program.

• Represent Engineering, the OCE, and the AN/AQS-20 SONAR MHS to senior external individuals and customers.

• Ensure adequate and appropriate Engineering resources are being deployed as necessary across the AN/AQS-20 SONAR MHS program.

• Identify and engage to address in a timely manner any Engineering issues that arise on AN/AQS-20 SONAR MHS Program.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience leading a large, multi-disciplined technical team with the ability to develop, empower, motivate, and monitor the team.

• Experience interfacing with senior internal leadership and external customers representing Engineering and the OCE.

• Experience interacting with and collaborating with and represent Raytheon to senior Government and customer leadership and technical experts.

• Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule priorities on programmatically impactful tasks/issues and pursuits.

• Willingness to travel to other Raytheon and customer locations across the country and internationally.

• 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

• Master’s or other advanced STEM degree.

• Prior experience as a Raytheon CE.

• Experience as a People Leader (e.g., IPT Lead, Section Leader or Department Leader.)

• Experience in the development, production, maintenance and sustainment of military products and services.

• Experience executing Naval programs and with Navy personnel.

• Existing familiarity with Mine Warfare - programs and products.

• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong judgement skills and ability to operate independently.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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

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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