Next Gen GEO OPIR Deputy Chief Engineer (DCE)

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 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 opportunity 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.

Solutions and Payloads business unit, located in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to help lead Next Generation GEO OPIR, a space-based infrared missile warning technology development and operations program.

Engineering program execution and technical leadership for advanced infrared (IR) payload sensors. Provide maintenance and operations support for Space-qualified hardware and software. Facilitate communications between external customers, internal Raytheon leadership, and the program’s engineering team. Analysis and forecasting of program staffing, risk/opportunity management, earned value, IPT coordination, subcontracts management, and anomaly management. Managing program technical baseline through appropriate documentation, use of internal and independent reviews, and chairing of Engineering Review Board. Supporting new business activities, leading technical responses to requests for information (RFIs), requests for proposal (RFPs), and impact assessments for scope change including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Support business technical roadmaps and provide technical mentoring . Support the continuous process improvement efforts of Engineering.

You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Experience in electro-optical (EO) and/or IR sensor systems, Design to Cost / Design to Specification concepts, analysis & trade studies, and link budgets & margins. Experience with hardware and software system integration, test, verification and validation. Experience communicating and presenting complex topics across all organizational levels and customers. Experience with technical team leadership, program staffing, earned value, risk management, subcontract management, and quality controls (process tailoring, audit, etc.). Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is