Systems Engineering Department Lead

Date Posted:

2024-11-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring 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.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon’s Advanced Airborne RF department is searching for a Department Leader.  The Department Lead will report to the Systems Engineering Director and provide leadership to the engineering staff at five sites (Goleta, CA, Point Mugu, CA, El Segundo, CA, McKinney, TX and Fort Wayne, IN).  As the Department Manager, you are responsible for the technical performance and career development of approximately 200 systems engineers. You will develop and staff the program leaders who perform the following roles: System/Product IPT Leaders, Lead Systems Engineers, System Architects, Chief Engineers. The DM has responsibility for department strategy, capability roadmaps, technology development, staffing, EACs, gate reviews, proposals and systems engineering execution of the full lifecycle of EW systems deliveries.

What You Will Do

• Staffing of pursuits, IRADs, and programs with systems engineering expertise.

• Champion, implement, and sustain engineering transformation initiatives (Agile, Model Based Systems Engineering - MBSE, R6S methods, metrics / reporting, etc.).

• Ensure the highest quality, technical integrity, and efficiency of systems engineering work across the department; develop and maintain department plans, guidelines, best practices, and communications; maintain a product level capability roadmap and implementation strategy.

• Provide guidance and direction to Section Leaders (SLs), Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs), technical Fellows and other Department leaders; oversee performance management; champion diversity and inclusion across the organization; develop & monitor a strategic workforce development plan.

• Provide guidance to Systems Engineers and Section Leaders in proposal development as well as approving and/or coordination of proposal approvals.

• Accountable for leading Systems Engineering in scope execution to assigned and agreed to scope within cost/schedule/performance budgets.

• Frequent engagement with Program Managers, Program Area CEs, and mission area program directors as well as regular collaboration with other Systems Engineering functional leaders and the Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Specialty engineering groups; ensure a robust functional matrix environment.

• Serve as systems engineering spokesperson, with full accountability through proactive engagement in pursuits, independent reviews, gates, program reviews, and Estimate at Complete (EAC) reviews; communicate consistent and timely messaging throughout the department.

• Guide System Engineers and Section Leaders in the development of proposals for the department. Approve / coordinate approval of bids for the department.

• Accountable for leading System Engineering Department in executing assigned and agreed to scope within required cost/schedule/performance budgets.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 12 years of prior experience in one or more of the following: architecting, designing, integrating Electronic Warfare/RADAR systems.

• Experience in RF technologies and requirements development as well as prior leadership experience, (such as SE IPTL, Technical Director, Lead Systems Engineer, Section Manager, Chief Engineer, etc.).

• Experience leading multi-disciplined engineering teams and developing/fostering talent.

• Experience developing technology roadmaps and the strategies to implement them; developing and managing Technical Baselines throughout multiple phases of a program lifecycle.

• Experience with the bidding process and proposal development; managing EVMS, IMS, &/or IMPs

• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Must be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.

• Experience with Agile development processes or methods.

• Experience working on Integrated Product Teams or Programs.

• Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

Learn More & Apply Now

• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

• #reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

• 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 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

• This position is an onsite role – Goleta, CA or El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

• We Are RTX

The salary range for this role is 158,000 USD - 316,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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