LTAMDS Production Chief Engineer (Onsite)

Company: Raytheon
Location: Maitland
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-01-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0 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: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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 LADS SBU is seeking a Chief Engineer (CE) to serve as the LTAMDS (Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor) Production CE . LTAMDS is a Raytheon Technologies franchise program that delivers the next generation radar with 360-degree visibility to defeat advanced threats including hypersonic weapons. The LTAMDS Production CE will be directly responsible for supporting the LTAMDS Sub Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) in technical execution of the design, development, production, and delivery of both the LTAMDS and its variants production units. The CE will need to demonstrate the capability to develop and govern technical execution of product development and technology insertion roadmaps. The Production CE will also be responsible for establishing/maintaining an effective relationship with internal and external technical and programmatic stakeholders. Strong demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills are required to help drive the team to meet program milestones. This is an on-site position, located in Andover, MA. What You Will Do Must be willing to travel in support of HW and Program activities both domestically and internationally. Assist in management of product vision, strategy, and goals to align to meet Programs/Customers milestones; facilitate conflict resolution. Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the production programs and other functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements. Technical point of contact with senior customer counterparts, internal senior program management and engineering leadership. Support the capture of new business and influence technical and product line roadmaps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution. Drive positive change within the production environment as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and other continuous improvement efforts. Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables. Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of issue resolution. Requires ability to travel domestically 25% of the time. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior, relevant experience. Experience leading and conducting trade studies, system development and design, systems requirements development and management, system integration and test, and production support. Experience as a technical leader who can develop work plans and drive execution. Experience leading engineering teams and leading proposals and EACs. Experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets. 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 clearance. Qualifications We Prefer A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar Engineering discipline. Direct experience with radars, components of radars, and radar subsystems. Direct experience with Formal TDP release. Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills. Experience in leading and executing the design and development of complex system architectures. Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and production. Demonstrated experience and ability to interact with and influence Department of Defense (DoD), and/or commercial and non-traditional customer sets. Proven ability to develop effective external customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business. Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management. Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline. Experience with technical advisory disposition for Export / Import (EXIM). What We Offer Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. Relocation Eligibility - Relocation assistance is available. 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. MA Locations: Raytheon Andover, MA Location We Are RTX LI-Onsite LI-HS30 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. 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