Principal Program Execution Lead

Join to apply for the Principal Program Execution Lead role at Raytheon
. This key position will lead program execution activities for the Engineering Rapid Build Services (ERBS) department within Hardware Engineering.

Raytheon hardware engineering leads in the mechanical hardware design, development, and production of weapon systems. The ERBS team delivers agile services, bridging across Operations and Engineering to execute quick‑turn design, procurement, manufacturing, and environmental test services.

Location:

Tewksbury, MA. The candidate must be U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD. RTX considers experience, education, location, and key skills when extending an offer.

• Manage cost and schedule for assigned programs and provide status reporting
• Analyze financial data to drive program health and provide variance explanations as appropriate
• Coordinate interaction between engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
• Plan, schedule and manage material procurement progress for assigned program
• Communicate with buyers and suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery of ordered material
• Plan, schedule and manage the build activity through completion in ERBS assembly areas
• Coordinate engineering support to the manufacturing floor to address non‑conformances
• Act as liaison between Design Engineering and ERBS Operations
• Collect and analyze data required to provide EVMS support and program statusing to IPT Leads and PMO
• Analyze program manpower demands and secure required manpower (both exempt and non‑exempt)
• Interact regularly with internal PMO customers and periodically with external customers
• Coordinate QA dispositioning, accepting, and selling of deliverable hardware
• Key stakeholder/reviewer in preliminary and critical design reviews and ship readiness reviews
• Coordinate hand‑offs of completed equipment to internal customers
• Coordinate shipping of hardware with logistics ensuring on‑time delivery to customer

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline, with at least 10 years of professional relevant experience (Bachelors in Business or Management with experience in engineering operations also considered)
• Strong experience producing, interpreting, and presenting EACs to leadership
• Experience with managing personnel, schedule, and budget within engineering or manufacturing
• Experience interpreting engineering documents including drawings, schematics, and parts lists
• Experience in Product Data Management (PDM), PRISM, or other SAP products
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and managing suppliers
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Master’s Degree in Engineering Management
• Certified in Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Experience in bidding, including formal proposals to the U.S. Government customer
• Excellent presentation and writing skills
• Hands‑on mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines, non‑technical disciplines, and suppliers to resolve technical issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Experience analyzing financial data

• Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits
• Parental leave (including paternal)
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.