Date Posted:
2026-04-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 9020 S Rita Rd BLDG 9020
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 RTX, the world 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.
The Advanced Technologies (AT) Strategic Business Unit Engineering Organization is currently hiring for a Senior Principle Mechanical Engineer located in Tucson, AZ. This position is to support an Advanced Hypersonic Weapon System program as the All Up Round (AUR) Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL). The AUR IPTL is responsible to provide leadership for all AUR Non-Recurring and Recurring tasks to ensure delivery of the system per program plan. This position will lead a multi-disciplinary team to design, perform analysis, build, integrate, and test AUR hardware. This lead will require close collaboration with Supply Chain for material procurement and SETC as the end item user. Responsibilities will also include management of AUR suppliers in both technical and cost/schedule parameters. The role requires execution expertise coupled with the ability to lead a high visibility development program. The AUR IPTL role requires proactive and effective collaboration and communication across the program, with members of the Chief Technologist Pyramids and technical subject matter experts, with the Program Management Office, and with the appropriate Customer stakeholders. This is an onsite role in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do
- Cost and schedule responsibilities for the IPT and sub-tier suppliers. Report business metrics to both the program and functional leadership including Estimates At Complete (EAC)
- Ability to provide the technical execution leadership required to design, develop, integrate & test, verify, qualify and deliver an AUR that complies with performance requirements and Design To Cost targets.
- Ability to communicate both to the Raytheon leadership and the customer community to provide program status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed.
- Strong prime material procurement experience including knowledge of material planning
- Develop and maintain a mechanical drawing execution strategy and metrics reporting
- Work under minimal supervision often in a project management role over entire AUR within this effort. Strong ability to direct and review the work of others is required.
- Actively work to identify, manage, and mitigate risks or capture opportunities.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to all team members.
- Extensive experience in task leadership and AUR design, analysis, build, integration, test, and HAR process.
- This position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Fulfillment of this job requisition is contingent on program contract award.
- Obtain additional clearances.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience in task leadership and AUR design, analysis, build, integration, test, and HAR process.
- Experience in Airframe design, integration, assembly, test, checkout and/or production.
- Experience in primary and secondary structures for missiles or similar application.
- Experience with Electro-mechanical integration and system level V&V.
- Experience using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management to identify issues and develop recommended courses of action to management
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, with the ability to obtain additional clearances after day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Active Top Secret Clearance (Department of Defense)
- Experience managing large teams in a technical capacity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Platform integration or Flight Test experience
- Experience in environmental risk reduction testing and design mitigation strategies
- Proven ability as an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) able to drive team execution
- 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.
- Relocation Eligible – 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.
- This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), 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
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The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.
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