Principal Program Execution Lead

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 Hardware Engineering leads in the mechanical hardware design, development, and production of weapons systems. We use state‑of‑the‑art tools, processes, and technology, with capabilities spanning product engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials engineering, analysis and test, rapid hardware development/builds, and configuration and data management documentation.

The Engineering Rapid Build Services (ERBS) department within Hardware Engineering is chartered to deliver agile services. We bridge across Operations and Engineering, providing solutions through quick‑turn design, procurement, manufacturing, and environmental test services. ERBS is skilled in special test equipment, program trainers, and cooling systems mechanical design. We utilize Creo and Common Product Data Management (PDM) with tailored release processes for maximum cross‑use and flexibility.

ERBS executes prototyping and high‑mix/low‑rate procurement and fabrication activities with a focus on in‑house electro‑mechanical packaging, support equipment, and liquid cooling systems integration, and partners with outside suppliers to satisfy all demands. We strive to minimize cycle times and provide best value through the utilization of dynamic and agile processes.

ERBS has an opening for a Principal Program Execution Lead, located on‑site in Tewksbury, MA.

• 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 our 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 shipping 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 to ensure on‑time delivery to customers

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline, and 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 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, and/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…