Senior Principal Engineer: Flight Vehicle (FV) Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) (Onsite)

About the role

The Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) program is a critical Navy initiative designed to provide the United States with a "non-strategic regional presence" that deters adversaries. As the Flight Vehicle (FV) Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development of the SLCM-N flight vehicle. This includes the missile body, control systems, propulsion, and avionics sub-assemblies. This role carries full cost, schedule, and technical leadership responsibilities for a large, multidisciplinary team, ensuring the successful execution of all contracted tasking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FV IPT in establishing and maintaining a program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that supports program objectives.
• Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodologies to track and manage the program's scope, cost, and schedule.
• Participate on the Phase 2 contract proposal team as the lead for FV task scope.
• Build a multi-layer team organization with delegated sub-IPTLs and/or Control Account Managers (CAMs) to ensure effective execution oversight.
• Serve as a key member of the SLCM-N senior program leadership team, contributing to leadership decision-making and strategic program direction.
• Proactively engage with the program Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) to ensure alignment on technical and program execution priorities.
• Build and maintain customer relationships within the Navy program office organization, serving as the primary customer contact for all FV IPT scope.
• Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and career growth guidance to team leads, fostering a culture of accountability and leadership development within the organization.
• Ensure Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) development and sign-off for the FV work scope.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience leading an engineering team in one or more of the following: conducting trade studies, missile system development and design, missile systems requirements development and management, and/or missile system integration and test.
• Experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
• Ability to achieve Raytheon PM Certification Level 4 within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in leading and executing the design and development of complex system architectures.
• Leadership experience on efforts where EVMS and Agile execution methodologies were used in tandem.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence stakeholders, including the Department of Defense (DoD), commercial customers, and non-traditional customer sets.
• Prominent ability to develop effective internal and external customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and success.

Benefits

At Raytheon, we offer competitive compensation packages, including a salary range of $132,400 - $251,600 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

Pay

The starting salary range for this role is $132,400 - $251,600 annually.

Schedule

This position is located onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

Skills

Key skills required for this role include:

• Leadership in engineering teams
• Experience with missile system development and design
• Ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Experience with Agile execution methodologies
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

Benefits

At Raytheon, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

Company Information

RTX is a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions. We are committed to maintaining a secure hiring process and providing equal opportunities for all candidates. For more information, please visit our website or contact us directly.