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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. 

The Software Engineering Discipline is seeking an Associate Director, Software Engineering – Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) Chief Product Owner (CPO) within the Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) area. 

This position is a full-time onsite role in Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do

The Chief Product Owner for LTAMDS and Ghosteye, leads the software (SW) development and delivery of leading-edge radar capabilities to support delivery of the medium range Radars for the Army.  The Chief Product Owner is the technical interface for all the software development (both defects and new capabilities) and has the authority to make decisions regarding the product backlog. The role requires scope, priority and schedule negotiation across multiple parties, such as the Office of Chief Engineer (OCE), the Radar Product Line (RPL), Exportability Product Line and the external customer.  The CPO must be able to clearly communicate status, complex issues and resolutions to program and functional leadership on matters that significantly impact the program.  Occasional travel is required to support program needs as necessary.

LTAMDS and Ghosteye are multi-year programs consisting of both US and Foreign partner customers.  Functionally this role will report to the SW Sensors: Ground Radars & Platforms Center’s Ground & Maritime Defense Radar Software – 2 Department within the Software Engineering discipline.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and a minimum of 12 years of engineering experience.

• Experience with implementation of modern software tools and practices such as GitLab, Jira, Artifactory, Confluence, Podman and Docker

• Software engineering experience to include one or more of the following: design, development, production, system integration, verification, qualification, fielding and deployment 

• Engineering leadership experience such as Product Owner or Software Architect

• Experience working and leading in Agile Scrum environments

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Subject matter expert in ground-based radars

• Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex environment

• Experience working with external customers

• Experience with both domestic and international defense programs including both Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts

• Self-starter – proactive in determining goals and objectives and pursuing the necessary course of action

• Software Product Line experience

• Experience in preparing customer and/or management level briefings

• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interaction

• Demonstrated history of mentoring and apprenticing junior engineers

• Very strong written and oral communication skills to communicate clearly with all levels of team and leadership

• Proactive, comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-tiered environment

• Proven track record of credibility with customers

• Experience working on a development program using agile/scrum and in DevSecOps/Automation

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.

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• 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.

• This position requires a Secret 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 

• We Are RTX

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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