SM-3 Blk IIA Under Layer Chief Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

The Naval Power organization is looking to hire an SM-3 Blk IIA Under Layer Chief Engineer (CE) to execute a high-visibility, fast-paced, development effort adding critical capabilities to the SM-3 Blk IIA interceptor. This includes driving the execution of the Under Layer hardware and software development, integration and qualifications to meet defined flight test schedules. The SM-3 Blk IIA Under Layer CE will lead in the management of the cost, schedule, performance and risk of this development critical to the future of the SM-3 Blk IIA program at Raytheon and adding critical capability for the defense of the United States and its allies.

This position is responsible for carrying out the engineering aspects of this critical development contract on time within the aggressive schedule needed by the customer.  SM-3 Blk IIA is a critical munitions program and this effort is the building block in capturing a key growth opportunity.  This CE will also be responsible for establishing priorities, optimizing the engineering team’s performance and execution, supporting both internal and external customers, ensuring the development schedule supports multiple flight tests over the next 4 years and contributing to the strong SM-3 culture.

The Under Layer CE will lead an engineering team with approximately 200 engineers on this $500M development effort over 4 years.

This position is located onsite in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Help define and drive execution of this development program based on product vision, strategy, and goals to align with customer flight test and deployment milestones.

• Own technical decisions and risk position of the developmental efforts.

• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the program engineering team and other functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule and technical requirements.

• Primary technical point of contact with execution team and communication to senior leaders and customer technical points-of-contact.

• Influence technical and product line road maps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution.

• Plan out and lead the execution of capability insertion for flight tests incremental deployment of capabilities to delivered missiles.

• Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables.

• Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of development of the key capabilities.

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 with system development and design, requirements development, management, verification, system integration and test, and production.

• Experience working on modular systems architectures and product lines.

• Experience as a technical leader who can develop work plans and drive execution.

• Experience leading engineering teams.

• Experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.

• Experience in strategic development, customer interface, or contract capture in the Defense Industry.

• Ability to obtain U.S. government issued Interim 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

• Raytheon Level 4 Certified Chief Engineer.

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

• Experience in leading and executing production of complex system architectures.

• Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and production.

• Proven ability to develop effective internal and external customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business.

• Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management.

• Master’s degree in engineering, Physics, or related discipline.

What We Offer

• 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.

• Relocation Eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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