Precision Fires and Maneuvers - Close Combat and Maneuvers Technical Director (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

Do you have a passion for technology development and how to apply advanced technologies to new or improved missions?

Would you enjoy working within a large company with many technology solutions and working externally with customers to marry technologies to missions supporting our nation’s security?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, our Technology Director team at our Tucson, AZ, facility wants to hear from you!

Raytheon is an industry leader in foundational technology development, maturation of integrated solutions, and providing full mission solutions to national defense challenges. This position provides strategic technical leadership and vision for the portfolio. This role focuses on identifying and developing next-generation technologies, architectures, and concepts to maintain and expand Raytheon’s competitive edge. The Technical Director acts as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and industry partners. Our Close Combat and Maneuver Systems portfolio team in Tucson, Arizona is actively seeking an Investment Program and Pursuit Lead with a passion for pioneering technology and a vision for shaping the future of defense. The ideal candidate will thrive in this high-visibility role, interfacing with warfighters, critical suppliers, and Federal Laboratories to define what's next in composable, autonomous and collaborative systems. This is a full-time remote position.

What You Will Do

• Drive the generation of new surface-to-surface strike technologies and apply the broad resources of Raytheon and Partners to maturation of those technologies.
• Mature through investment and smart partnerships advanced composable kinetic close combat and next-generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile solutions.
• Develop and champion a long-term technical roadmap for the portfolio anticipating future customer needs and technology advancements.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with potential applications to the portfolio, including areas like advanced mobility, autonomy, composable power, navigation fusion, and advanced communications.
• Lead and participate in strategic capture efforts, provide technical expertise and guidance for proposal development.
• Identify strategic investment and corporate development opportunities to accelerate technology maturation and expand market presence.
• Cultivate relationships with key technical personnel within government agencies, research institutions, and industry partners.
• Represent Raytheon at technical conferences, symposia, and customer meetings as a thought leader.
• Mentor and guide engineering staff, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Monitor and analyze competitor activities, identifying potential threats and opportunities.
• Oversee Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects, ensuring alignment with the overall technical strategy.
• Collaborate with Program Mangers and Chief Engineers to ensure smooth transition of new technologies into existing programs.
• Lead technical responses for White Papers, Request for Information, and Requests for Proposals associated with new growth opportunities.
• Develop technology demonstration plans and interface with external partners and customers to mature those plans.
• Drive the execution of that strategy across multiple programs.

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