AMRAAM® Production Engineering All-Up-Round (AUR) Integration Product Team Lead (IPTL)
RTXDate Posted:
2026-04-16Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848Position 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 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.
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.
Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions.
The ASDS SBU Engineering Execution Team is looking for a Senior Principal Engineer to perform as an Integrated Product Team Lead for the AMRAAM® Production Engineering program. This position involves leading a team of multi-discipline engineers, providing technical oversight, managing multiple suppliers, safety significant items, test equipment and stakeholders to support AMRAAM® production. In this role, you will support the predictable delivery of the sub-system with the opportunity to identify and drive improvements to process. You will have a direct impact on the top-level factory for a $1B per year program.
This is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do
Manage a cross-functional team of up to 12 members including electrical and mechanical Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs), test equipment engineers, and Configuration Management.
Update, maintain, and improve technical documentation for prime hardware and test equipment.
Lead and support TE design verification testing / data collection, prove-in activities and sustainment and maintenance while ensuring technical rigor.
Analyze data related to factory test equipment, throughput and yield and make recommendations for their improvement.
Lead major Failure Investigations on safety significant items
Interface with program and factory chief engineers to ensure engineering alignment with constraints, improvements, and routine changes.
Partner with Value Stream Managers (VSM) and Value Stream Leads (VSL) to ensure factory has the program support needed to maintain desired production throughput and yield rates.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SME), Product Test Engineers (PTE), and Manufacturing Engineers (ME) to ensure they are working in lockstep with your REA team members.
Communicate with suppliers and travel when necessary to support critical constraints and important reviews.
Manage material and labor budgets for the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and report deviations weekly in front of peers and Program Manager (PM).
Maintain a project tracking system, holding REAs accountable for their projects and reviewing list a minimum of once per week with each REA.
Innovate to create improvement projects improving throughput and yield across multiple factories including Andover CCA factory and Tucson RF/EI factory.
Recognize REAs on team amongst their peers and leadership for project wins and excellence.
Execute qualification efforts.
Manage and execute Scope Board Projects.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience with the functionalities of Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience for both hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, product qualification environments.
Experience with program management tools such as EVMS, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management.
Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and financial performance report generation with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering programs.
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
Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience in failure investigations.
Familiarity with CREO, cPDM, and analysis tools.
Understanding of TE product development cycle.
EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent to Raytheon PM Level 6 certification
Experience collaborating with program office, cross-functional teams, and internal/external customers.
Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to functional leadership.
Experience in small/medium program execution
Demonstrate understanding of engineering development, transition to production, production, and maintenance.
Experience with BOE development.
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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