Program Chief Engineer, BAC/Karma (Onsite)
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
About this role
Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

 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'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. Raytheon Electro-Optical and Infrared Solutions (EOIRS) is seeking a Program Chief Engineer providing strategic and tactical execution for 2 Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) programs performing spiral development and sustainment. This position will be responsible for the engineering cost, schedule, and technical execution in the Proprietary Programs organization in the Advanced Electro-Optical/Infrared Solutions (AES) area. The Program Chief Engineer will lead program execution, provide customer support, and drive product growth.
What You Will Do
Oversee two EOIR programs providing sustainment support and transitioning advances in Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) technology. Technical baseline updates, roadmap development, Senior level customer engagement, Product family development, Product line vision, strategy & goals, and proposal development. Program lifecycles including Field Support, Software Development, and Technology Transition. Primary technical contact for the Customer's Senior Engineering / Technical counterparts providing analysis, responding to technical inquires in a timely manner, and ensuring Customer satisfaction. Ability to lead across a highly multi-disciplinary role, requiring experience across all design engineering disciplines, technical supplier management, business development, and program leadership. Review and approve cost, schedule, and budget information for Estimate At Completions (EACs) and proposals. Minimal travel is expected in this role.
Qualifications
You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM ) and a minimum of 8 years of prior, relevant experience. Airborne Electro-Optic sensing systems design, integration and test, flight qualification, deployment, and production experience. Experience presenting technical data and solutions to both technical & non-technical audiences, Sr. Level Internal & External stakeholders, and Customers. Experience in a Lead Design Engineer, Program Chief Engineer, and/or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) role. Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications
We Prefer Strong Systems and Design Engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to establish a strong technical baseline in a dynamic Program development environment. Design and production experience with the