Discrete Event Simulation Engineer Jobs in Orem, UT

Date Posted:

2026-07-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

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 Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) organization is currently hiring a Digital Product Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for the AMRAAM® D4 / C9 Program to join our Tucson, AZ location. ASDS IPTL roles provide an exciting and challenging environment, offering the opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver innovative solutions for our customers. In this role, you will apply the engineering life cycle and collaborate with engineering disciplines, Chief Engineers, Chief Technologists, and the customer to ensure the development and production of high-performing systems that meet the needs of our warfighters.

As the Digital Product IPTL, you will ensure the coordination and integration of the teams executing the contracts to include providing technical oversight and managing the execution of the program. This role also includes establishing strong relationships with other functional organizations.

This position is 100% on site in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Lead a multidisciplinary digital engineering IPT in the design, development, and integration of software and configurable logic supporting AIM 120 D4/C9 variant implementation.

• Direct the creation, update, and validation of modeling and simulation artifacts required to accurately capture D4/C9 designs within the Emulation Simulation (M Sim) environment.

• Serve as Cost Account Manager for assigned digital product control accounts, ensuring accurate planning, budgeting, earned value tracking, and variance management.

• Define and prioritize program level digital capabilities and backlog to align with product vision, technical strategy, and mission needs.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive digital product roadmap that synchronizes software, configurable logic, and modeling/simulation deliverables with overall program milestones.

• Interpret, communicate, and integrate contractual and customer requirements into digital engineering plans, software development activities, and modeling/simulation updates.

• Collaborate closely with System Architects, Product Owners, and Cross Product Team Leads to ensure digital product alignment with system architecture, interfaces, and integration expectations.

• Support the Product Owner with capability clarification, Minimum Viable Product (MVP) definition, and technical prioritization within Agile workflows.

• Contribute to Epic definition by identifying software, configurable logic, and simulation dependencies and technical objectives.

• Manage digital technical debt and program risks proactively, implementing mitigation plans to maintain technical integrity and delivery performance.

• Participate in Agile Release Train (ART)–level events and support Product Team–level events as required to ensure alignment, cadence, and continuous integration across the program.

• Ensure compliance with EVMS requirements, software engineering standards, digital engineering best practices, quality processes, and safety policies across all IPT activities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience in Program Management or large IPT execution.

• Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management along with EVMS certification.

• Experience managing budget and schedule, including the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, financial performance report generation, Budget Change Requests (BCR) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation.

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience with AMRAAM® programs.

• Demonstrated leadership experience showing the ability to collaborate with program office, cross-functional teams, and internal/external customers.

• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary team of 50+ members and $100M+ in budget

• Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to executive and/or functional leadership.

• Experience in large program execution.

• Experience with proposal capture and contract processes from receipt of Requests for Proposal (RFP), preparing Basis of Estimates (BOE), proposal submittal, preparing Statements of Work (SOW), contract startup and contract close-out.

• Program Management certification, or equivalent to Raytheon PMX Level 6 certification.

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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