**Date Posted:** 2025-08-11 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** AZ888: RMS AP Bldg 928 1151 East Hermans Road Building 928, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA **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:** DoD Clearance: Secret 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. Mechanical Engineering (ME), in support of the production & development of subsystems used in Naval Air Power systems, is looking to hire an Execution Chief Engineer (ECE) to lead the Tomahawk Production & Recertification team. This role is responsible for leading the technical, schedule, & financial execution of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver Tomahawk missiles to the US Navy. The complexity & criticality of this role is significant given the scope of responsibility includes the combination of continuous proposal activities that drive program growth along with the strategic planning & execution of five active contracts for Tomahawk missile deliveries. These deliveries encompass full-rate production, recertification, warranty returns, flight test, & missile kits such as telemetry and range safety products. Additionally, multiple new missile configurations are being introduced to the production line, and the US Navy and foreign militaries are increasing their demand for Tomahawk missiles which requires executing capacity enhancement initiatives. The scope and complexity of the Tomahawk Production & Recertification Engineering Team’s responsibilities will substantially increase in 2025 due to three new production & recertification contracts. This will increase the Tomahawk portfolio contract value to more than $2B. The Production & Recertification Engineering Team’s staff level is forecasted to grow from 50 to 80+ full-time engineers to support this growth. **What You Will Do:** + Ensure a balanced approach of technical, cost and schedule execution are achieved by the Engineering team across the Tomahawk program for multiple domestic and international customers, including chairing all technical reviews and support of program reviews (Gate, Design, Program, etc.). + Align all technical solutions with COAs that meet the goals of the company and the customer and ensure a disciplined approach of technical integrity to meeting the customer needs for long term product success. + Actively participate in monitoring the resolution of systemic product issues that directly affect our ability to deliver quality products to our customer, including the resolution of fielded issues across the multiple Naval Air Power products. + Provides domestic & international customer high confidence in our technical approach and solutions that meet their needs with the Raytheon Brand reliability. + Mentors & provides professional leadership growth opportunities to junior chief engineers and IPTLs on all programs. Serves as a direct mentor & leader for engineering staff within the Naval Air Power product Line, & forms apprentice relationship for rapid growth of talent. + Drive the Engineering EAC process to ensure predictable execution across the program and to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements. + Support proposals that drive new business pursuits and influence technical and product line roadmaps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution. + Drive positive change within the production environment as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and other continuous improvement efforts. + Technically engage with major subcontractors & partners to ensure product deliverables + Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of system development, integration, & checkout. + Provide technical advisory disposition for Export / Import compliance. + Identify key staffing needs & gaps and resolve them by working in collaboration with functional Engineering Leadership. **The Sr. Principal Mech Engr, Tomahawk ECE Prod & Recert job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.** **Qualifications You Must Have:** + Typically requires a Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 14+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience + Experience in developing work plans, driving execution, & leading engineering teams + Experience in leading & conducting missile trade studies + Experience in missile system development and design, + Experience in missile systems requirements development and management, and/or missile system integration and test + Experience in Earned value Management System (EVMS), Estimates at Completion (EAC) & Estimates to Complete (ETCs) (i.e. managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets) + Experience in strategic development, customer interface, and/or contract capture in the Defense Industry. + Experience in transition to production, Technical Data Package development, qualification of hardware, & configuration management of TDP. **Qualifications We Prefer:** + Prior experience in a technical leadership role & experience across the development lifecycle + Leveled (L) or non-leveled (NL) within the Office of the Chief Engineer (NL or L4 or higher) + Experience in leading and executing the design & development of complex system architectures + Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, & production + Proven ability to develop effective internal & external customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business + Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management **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. **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. \#LI-SM4 The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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 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. 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