Raytheon Engineering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-05-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 after 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. 

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 Engineering Strategy & Governance Director will be responsible for shaping and driving the future of Raytheon Engineering through integrated strategy, disciplined governance, transformative change and consideration for affordability.

As the leader of the Engineering Strategy & Governance organization, you will serve as the primary authority for engineering performance excellence, aligning strategic planning, process governance and affordability initiatives with Raytheon and RTX business objectives, guiding decisions. You will lead cross-functional efforts to optimize execution, reduce costs, and institutionalize best practices through process management — delivering improved performance while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and accountability in a complex, mission-critical environment.

What You Will Do

• This position is expected to have a significant impact on the Raytheon Engineering Organization through the following contributions:

Strategy: Aligning disciplined planning and execution with clear business

objectives.

• Developing Engineering productivity measures aligned with Raytheon Technology & Global Engineering (T&GE) objectives. ​

Governance: Responsible authority for Raytheon Performance Excellence and the RTX Program Management Council as the Development Workstream Lead.

• Ensure accountability and compliance through structured oversight, clear engineering processes, and adherence to RTX Life Cycle Program Management (RLPM), (includes Milestone Reviews & Independent Reviews). 

• Maintain Industry Standards and Practices to improve engineering overall execution through process governance​.

Transformation: Accelerate sustainable change by reimagining process and leveraging tools & technology to achieve breakthrough performance

• Project initiative lead for Engineering projects aimed at improving execution, productivity, affordability and organizational optimization.

Affordability: Optimize value by balancing cost and performance while ensuring sustainability (increase cost competitiveness by being accountable for what we spend).

• Delivering engineering tools affordability and availability through strategic roadmaps​, discipline and corporate partnerships.

Operational Efficiency: Streamline metrics processes, eliminate redundancy, and strengthen collaboration between engineering, programs, and other functions to ensure the right data is captured on the right programs.

Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address risks related to metrics accuracy, compliance, and program performance to minimize disruptions.

Innovation Enablement: Facilitates the integration of new ideas, best practices, and technologies through cross-functional dialogue and alignment.
Communication and Transparency:

• Promotes open communication and ensures decisions are well-documented, shared, and understood across the organization.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience in functional engineering (Department Lead, Center Lead, Technical Staff Lead) and program execution (Integrated Product Team Lead, Chief Engineer) or program management (Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager).

• Demonstrated success in influencing transformative change in engineering organizations with a focus on strategy, affordability, productivity, efficiency and innovation.

• Experience driving cross-functional transformation and improving process maturity.

• Ability to obtain U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required after start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

• Experience managing large teams in a technical capacity.

• Active Secret Clearance (Department of Defense).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proven ability as an engineering leader to influence change across hardware, software, and systems organizations.

• Program Management certification or experience.

• Excellent presentation and proposal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
 

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
 

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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