SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Clearance: Secret
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
The Mechanical Engineering team leads the design, development and production of mechanical hardware at Raytheon. We use state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and CORE principles. Mechanical Engineering’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test and documentation.
The Precision Control Actuation Systems (PCAS) department is part of Mechanical Engineering, and we are an engineering organization of approximately 185 people who are located in Tucson, AZ and Huntsville, AL. We develop new Control Actuation Systems (CAS) including Aerodynamic Tail Fin and Canard Steering Control Sections, Thrust Vector, Attitude and Divert Control Systems, Control Surface and Wing Deployment mechanisms, Stage Separation and Nosecone Ejection Systems, and more.
The PCAS department is seeking a motivated Engineering Execution Leader with experience in CAS hardware development for our Tucson AZ facility.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• B.S in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related science and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Prior leadership roles such as IPT Lead, Project Manager, or Program Manager.
• Ten (10) or more years of overall engineering experience in systems, electrical or mechanical design, preferably in the development of Control Actuation Systems in all development phases.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Experience in being an advocate for process improvement (e.g. CMMI, Six Sigma, CORE), a team builder, and able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with internal resources.
• Ability to build a collaborative network quickly that focuses on empowering employees, leading and motivating teams, and fostering collaboration
• Proven ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Experience with technical and cost proposal development, technical risk management, and managing to cost and schedule requirements for assigned tasks
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Ability to multi-task and successfully manage multiple activities at any given time
• Strong presentation and technical writing skills combined with knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• This leader will provide technical and programmatic oversight of an assigned CAS development program.
• You will drive development execution excellence on a CAS program and is responsible for the typical Integrated Product Team functions including planning, execution, CAM, EVMS, reporting, resource management, technical team management and closely works with the program chief engineer and program manager, supply chain, suppliers, operations, quality and working across the engineering functional discipline spectrum.
• Coordinate program staffing needs and reductions, coaching and mentoring team members, managing program budgets and schedule, and executing world class risk management.
• You will be called upon to provide proposal support including cost ROMs, formal Basis of Estimates, project plans and technology maturity plans.
• Engage senior management and senior technical leaders on a variety of topics and must possess superior organizational, presentation and tactical execution skills as well as being able to communicate effectively and confidently demonstrating sound emotional intelligence.