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Associate Director Manufacturing Engineer for SM-6 Production Growth All-Up-Round Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)

RTX

Tucson, AZ

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Adjudication, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Agile Programming Methodologies, Assembly Equipment, Change Control, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Earned Value Management (EVM), Electronics, Establish Priorities, Government, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Integration Testing, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Performance Metrics, Power Engineering, Product Development, Product Support, Production Support, Productivity Management, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, RTX, Regulations, Rehabilitation Act, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Engineering, Startup, State Government, Statement of Work (SOW), System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Equipment, Test Equipment Design, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Management, Verification Plans, Vision Plan, Wire Harness
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
3 days ago
Date Posted:
2026-05-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-808 1151 E Hermans Rd BLDG 808
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 clearancerequired 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 Naval Power Engineering Execution Team is looking for a highly motivated Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for the new Standard Missile (SM-6) Production Growth directorate in the Ship Based Missiles sub-strategic business unit. This position reports to the Production Growth Director and Chief Engineer and leads a team of leaders through the execution of multiple production growth efforts at the All-Up Round (AUR) level within the portfolio including transition to production, obsolescence management, factory optimization, test equipment integration, supplier capacity growth, test optimization, yield improvements, Missile Verification Testing (MVT) implementation at the AUR level, multiyear production proposals support, and coordination with the new Capacity Growth Organization with the goal to keep up production deliveries while implementing the growth capacity for SM-6.

This lead will be responsible for coordinating across all existing AUR value stream capacity growth, transition to production, and obsolescence programs within the directorate to drive meeting the delivery commitment for the Naval Standard Missile Systems (NSMS) multi-year procurement. The person selected will be accountable for cost, performance, and schedule metrics for the AUR scope across all these activities.

In addition, it is expected this person will work across all Raytheon functional organizations to coordinate staffing the team and ensure the timely start-up and delivery of products in accordance with the multiple contracts.

This is an onsite position located either in Tucson, Arizona or Huntsville, Alabama.

What You Will Do
  • Lead engineering scope execution across multiple production related contractual activities to meet schedule and cost constraints to support production capacity growth goals for the next 5 years.
  • Collaborate with Chief Engineer to proactively identify, evaluate, track and prioritize actions that keep the different activities within the portfolio aligned with the 5-year production growth strategy.
  • Work with multiple groups to align requirements, statements of work and verification plan to support the production growth strategy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Firmware Engineers, Test Equipment and Production Test Engineers.
  • Working with the Program Director and Chief Engineer to define resource requirements and ensure adherence to program milestones.
  • Oversee the design, development and systems integration activities within production facilities to support transition to production (TTP).
  • Manage risk identification, mitigation strategies and resolution of technical challenges impacting across the directorate's contractual and capital-funded activities.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Act as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, communicating efforts status, risks and opportunities effectively.
  • Support proposal development and planning activities for future projects and initiatives related to the production value stream.
  • Attend Change Control Boards (CCBs) and support the approval of product and process changes.


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certified.
  • Supplier management experience
  • Experience with both Windows and Microsoft products.
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary groups for complete system delivery.
  • System integration experience to include hardware, software and/or firmware.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience with hardware design and development.
  • Experience with Test Equipment design and development.
  • Knowledge of equipment rack assembly, cable assembly/installation, and electronics maintenance.
  • Experience guiding teams through troubleshooting processes.
  • Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and Doors or Agile development methodologies.


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:

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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