Senior Principal Systems Engineer – TOW Execution Chief Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

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 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’s Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) Engineering Execution Department is seeking a TOW Execution Chief Engineer. This position is for the TOW Execution Chief Engineer Role within the Precision Fire & Maneuver Systems SSBU that is part of the LADS SBU of Raytheon. The Chief Engineer (CE) is the key technical executive responsible for overseeing the technical baseline and ensuring the successful execution of program technical objectives. Drawing from a varied background, CEs typically have significant experience as subject matter experts, Integrated Product Team Leads, Cross Product Team Leads, or Lead Systems Engineers. In this role, you will bring a wealth of knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines to develop new weapon systems, transition them to production, and manufacture these products. You will lead large teams and manage both technical and financial responsibilities. As technical leaders, Chief Engineers work closely with program management to deliver on contracted program goals, ensuring the highest level of engineering performance and innovation.

At Raytheon Engineering, Chief Engineers play a vital role in solving some of the industry's most complex challenges to create a safer world. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, they design and deliver cutting-edge, end-to-end solutions that detect, track, engage, and neutralize threats. With a focus on technical execution throughout a program's lifecycle, Chief Engineers lead the charge in driving the technical direction of programs, leveraging their expertise to navigate complex engineering processes and deliver exceptional results. By connecting vision with precision, they contribute to the advancement of industry-leading defense and aerospace solutions. This is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Establish and manage a product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple Programs/Customers and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPT and other functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Primary technical point of contact with senior customer counterparts, internal senior program management and engineering leadership.
• Support the capture of new business and influence technical and product line roadmaps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution
• Plan out and lead the incremental break-in of upgrades and system improvements
• Drive positive change within the production environment as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and other continuous improvement efforts
• Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables
• Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of missile development
• Provide technical advisory disposition for Export / Import (EXIM) compliance.

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Technical leadership experience (such as Chief Engineer, Engineering Lead, or Technical Director), working on Effectors or Missiles.
• Experience with leading and conducting missile trade studies, missile system development and design, missile systems requirements development and management, or missile system integration and test.
• Experience developing work plans, driving execution, and managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
• Experience in strategic development, customer interface, or contract capture in the Defense Industry.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.