Ground-Based Radar Digitization Hardware Lead

About the role

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

The Radar Mechanical Design Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of some of the most innovative land-based and shipboard radars in the world. This includes phased array radar systems, electronic modules, pedestals, and power and cooling systems. The department comprises individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support.

The Radar Mechanical Design Department is seeking an experienced Associate Director Engineer to serve as the Hardware Lead for the Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the technology and obsolescence updates across multiple early warning radar sites, driving modernization and ensuring system continuity. This multi-phase program is led by the Air and Space Defense Systems business unit and emphasizes hardware commonality and technological advancement. As the Hardware Lead, you will act as the primary technical focal point for hardware across the Integrated Product Teams, ensuring seamless hardware delivery and alignment with program goals. This is an onsite position based in Marlborough, MA, or Tewksbury, MA, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a program of critical importance to national defense.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team including Engineering, Operations, Integrated Supply Chain, and Quality through production, issue resolution, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience implementing EVMS and Risk & Opportunity Management.
• Experience in program planning, budgeting, and tracking to cost and schedule.
• Manage Engineering production support while balancing performance with critical schedule requirements.
• Conduct regular program status reviews including tracking and review by both Engineering Leadership and Program Leadership.
• Apply extensive knowledge of hardware engineering capabilities to ensure successful technical execution.
• Partner with the chief engineer, technical leads, Operations leads, and Mission Assurance.
• Provide technical conscience to ensure the product and process meet appropriate standards and requirements.
• Balance risk conditions and constraints while advising leadership.
• Be visible and accountable for technical decisions.
• Interact frequently with all levels of Raytheon Management, internal and external customers.
• Interact frequently with USG customer’s technical and quality leadership, as well as provide regular customer briefings at management reviews and Technical Interchange meetings.
• Willing to travel domestically in support of Hardware and Program activities.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Experience leading and participating in design and development activities of Radar Design technologies.
• Experience in leadership positions.
• Experience preparing both technical and cost proposals.
• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management) and other program management skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of transition to production and the ability to lead a design release into ongoing production.
• 10+ years participating in leadership positions.
• Advanced degree in Engineering discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Experience in driving Cost Reduction Initiatives and partnering with Suppliers in reducing costs and/or driving quick closure to issues.

Benefits

• Healthcare and wellness programs
• Work/life balance benefits including parental (including paternal) leave and flexible work schedules
• Career development and recognition programs
• Achievement awards and educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Relocation assistance available

Pay

The salary range for this role is $157,200 – $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.