Patriot Deployment Program Lead

Date Posted:

2026-04-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION 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:

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.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) plays a critical role in ensuring our products are safe, reliable, maintainable, and delivered on time. LCE comprises multiple disciplines that provide essential support to engineering teams, program offices, and customers. These disciplines are engaged throughout the entire product lifecycle—from conception to deactivation—with a primary focus on product support. Key areas of expertise for LCE include working across boundaries to include Raytheon, Military and Gov't LT supporting smooth transitions of GFE and facilities from Raytheon to gov't or military personnel.

As a Patriot Deployment Program Lead, you are an integral part of a collaborative team dedicated to sustainment and maintenance activities that align with the LADS product line sustainment strategy. Working closely with other Life Cycle and Field Engineering sustainment professionals, you will drive strategic sustainment initiatives aimed at enhancing maintenance operations, fostering business growth, engaging with end users, and promoting process improvements, all while adhering to company policies and procedures. In your Program Lead role, you will work onsite interacting with the customers directly and coordinate efforts with both domestic and international teams to ensure effective support for the LADS product line.

What You Will Do

• Contract execution including scope of work, cost, performance, schedule and risk management

• Estimate At Completion (EAC) reviews as applicable

• Financial and Contract Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL) reporting as applicable

• Field activity support

• Shared product management

• Communication and Transparency with MIR employees on the contract

• Using field expertise to support and update Field Event Tracker (FET)

• Build relationships across the business and customer points of contact

• Support on time delivery of CDRLs for the MIR contracts

• Complete proposal requests

• Attend customer meeting

• Assist in tasking coverage for employees on the contract Global Patriot

• Support information on the Technical Assist (TA) database for FMS customers

• Compliance with customer policies, specifications, and requirements

• Continuous support improvement

• Conducting briefings and reporting to senior management and customer

• Strategic planning and execution for long-term, affordable operational readiness support to exceed Warfighter needs

• This position requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or managing program cost, schedule and performance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Patriot-specific experience in operations, maintenance, or similar systems.

• Proven cross-business and customer-facing leadership.

• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities with consistency and accountability.

• Successful development of customer relationships to meet contractual obligat