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Program Chief Engineer - Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reco Security Clearance

Job in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80010, USA
Listing for: RTX
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Program Chief Engineer - Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reco with Security Clearance
Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75
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: TS/SCI without Polygraph
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. This Chief Engineer (CE) role leads a a program within the Space-Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (S-ISR)/Integrated Intelligence & Warfighter Support (I2WS) portfolio that provides high-impact software services to the Intelligence Community (IC) mission. The CE is responsible for all aspects of the technical baseline to include architecture, design, SW development, test and delivery using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.

The successful candidate must have a proven track-record of leading technically challenging programs with direct customer-facing responsibilities while also leading engineers across multiple cross-functional Agile Development Teams. This program team is dispersed across multiple sites, and some travel is expected. What You Will Do Customer
* Recognized SME and directly involved in Proprietary customer engagements to support Program objectives.

* Support front end of the business activities, to include working with customers to understand their needs, helping to shape future work, and developing strong positive relationships with the customer community Business Capture
* Lead pursuit shaping and capture in the broader strategic business area to include Acquisition Transformation Strategy initiatives.

* Work with program management to innovate high-value, low-cost, yet quick-turn customer solutions.

* Accountable for participating in and leading Gates and Engineering Bid Reviews (E ) and coordinating with leadership to ensure reviews are scheduled in accordance with approve Delegation of Authority (DOA). Execution
* Technical Lead in the area of digital signal processing (DSP).

* Ensure program success collaborating with program management, finance, supply chain, contracts, and other functions/disciplines, consistent with the CE responsibilities.

* Reviews and approve program technical baselines, ensuring program phase appropriateness.

* Ensure collaboration between teams to achieve cost/schedule/performance efficiencies.

* Review and approve engineering execution risk mitigations and opportunity capture plans, ensure alignment to work being performed.

* Ensure program-level Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and ad hoc review boards are thoroughly implemented with appropriate frequency.

* Accountable for providing engineering inputs to Program Estimate At Completions (EACs) and Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs).

* Lead outstanding program execution, metrics collection, analysis and reporting. People
* Ensure base program and task order deliveries are staffed with appropriate engineering skillsets.

* Review and communicate staffing demand for the base program, task order deliveries, and in anticipation program modifications.

* Develop and maintain a Chief Engineer succession plan, actively mentor potential successors. Process & Policy
* Ensure the program's engineering leads and engineering personnel are following approved program processes, procedures and contractual requirements.

* Request and lead engineering reviews and customer technical meetings, ensuring they are appropriate to the scope and phase of the program (e.g. Operational Readiness Review, Increment Planning, etc.).

* Accountable to plan, develop, and review program estimates at complete, bids, milestone reviews, and gates per the approved S-ISR Delegation of Authority, or as otherwise directed by the Program Area Chief Engineer (PACE).

* If failures occur, ensure Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action (FRACA) implementation is thorough, addresses systemic issues (if any), and is in accordance with company policy. What You Will Learn
* Front End of the Business workflow and how to position the program to capture additional business.

* Lead a dispersed team effectively.

* Where to best apply the adoption of AI into the program efforts. Qualifications You Must Have
* Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.

* Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP).

* Active and transferable U.S. government issued…
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