Associate Director, Engineering

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

 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: Top Secret - Current

 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. Advanced Technology is seeking a multi-disciplinary Engineering Project Leader, Associate Director that is responsible for the strategy and development of critical technologies that enable the next generation of ground and naval radars.  Key technologies include software-defined apertures, AI/ML-enhanced computing, digital beamforming, radar algorithms, and over the horizon radar. In this role, a successful candidate will provide technical direction and expertise during new program capture and execution of Contract Research and Development (CRAD) programs, as well as working across the Raytheon enterprise to support further maturation and transition into operational programs. Additionally, you will identify strategic product development opportunities and propose/coordinate Independent Research and Development (IRAD) projects across programs and product lines. You will work closely with engineers across technical disciplines, and will be highly visible, influential, and accountable within Raytheon’s programs and leadership community.

Work closely with the Senior Leadership and integrated functional teams to develop new business capture strategies and then lead the capture and management of the resulting projects. Perform regular customer interactions to develop strategic and next generation radar opportunities, white papers and proposals. Align the program teams to customer priorities through requirements development, mission analysis, shaping, and pre-design to provide clear direction and actively manage risk mitigation strategies and capture program opportunities. Lead trade studies to identify technology gaps in radar performance to be filled with new radar hardware and/or software through critical technology development. Lead/manage technology roadmaps spanning critical radar technology needs. Lead technical white papers and proposal volumes through cross-organizational collaboration to deliver customer-focused and high-scoring content. Guide, apprentice, mentor, and train employees within the domain of expertise. Responsible for management and reporting of portfolio investment budget. Travel for customer engagements.

You Must Have Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum12 years of prior relevant experience. Experience with radar development in hardware and/or software. Experience writing and/or leading responses to solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, etc.), including white papers and/or proposals. Experience managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance.