Chief Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-08-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513PW ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ PW BLDG

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM®) program is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead multi‑disciplinary engineering and product development activities in an onsite role based in McKinney, Texas.  The Chief Engineer will oversee several critical AMRAAM product areas, including Test Equipment (TE), the Extended Range AIM‑120E‑2 Transition Section (E2 TS), and the AIM‑120D‑4 / AIM‑120C‑9 Quadrature Target Detection Device (QTDD) and Data Link Electronics (DLE) subassemblies.

This work represents a major portion of the system‑level development and integration required to deliver multiple next‑generation missile variants.  The combined McKinney technical team is expected to include approximately 150 personnel managing more than $250M in scope over a five-year period. 

This position is 100% onsite in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Partner with McKinney functional leaders to establish new AMRAAM Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

• Support the development of new AMRAAM facilities and engineering labs at the McKinney site.

• Define and manage product vision, strategy, and goals across multiple programs and customers, driving alignment and facilitating conflict resolution.

• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPT and supporting functions to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for senior program management and engineering leadership.

• Align internal and external stakeholders on technical capabilities, risks, and common architecture needs.

• Lead planning and execution of incremental upgrades and system improvements.

• Drive continuous improvement within the production environment, including participation in Failure Review Boards (FRBs), Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities, and related efforts.

• Engage technically with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables meet requirements.

• Direct a team of multi‑discipline engineers supporting product development, integration, and production.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience leading large technical teams, developing work plans, and driving execution.

• Experience in system development and design, requirements development and management, integration, verification, test, and transition to production.

• Experience working with modular system architectures and product lines.

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior AMRAAM program experience.

• Experience with RF systems.

• Test‑driven, multidisciplinary capability management experience.

• Experience leading teams using Agile methods.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with program offices, cross-functional teams, and internal/external customers.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of 50+ personnel.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present analytical and performance results to executive and functional leadership.

• Experience in large program execution.

• Raytheon Chief Engineer Level 4 or above.

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.

• Relocation Eligibility.

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.

Candidates will learn more about the role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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. 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.

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