Raytheon Technologies

Associate Director/Advanced Technology Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Raytheon Technologies$172K — $328K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM); 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAP) across multiple domains.
  • Proven track record in executing technology development and mission-critical capabilities.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting analyses for Department of Defense (DoD) customers.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required on day one. U.S. citizenship mandatory for clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for advanced technology analysis in Mission Engineering activities.
  • Evaluate business environments to advise leaders on technology growth and product development.
  • Lead teams in producing Operations Analysis and Modeling & Simulation products.
  • Coordinate comprehensive system-of-systems analysis related to threat environments and mission needs.
  • Engage with customers to define mission requirements aligned with engineering objectives.
  • Translate leadership strategy into actionable engineering concepts and paths for innovation.
  • Assess project strengths and resource demands, guiding teams from requirements to operational fielding.

Benefits

  • Values-driven culture emphasizing Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-09-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-VA-ARLINGTON-VA1 ~ 2461 S Clark St ~ BLDG 1, Ste 1000
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: TS/SCI
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon's newly elevated Mission Engineering organization is entering a transformative phase - and this role sits at the center of that evolution. Mission Engineering is integrating threat expertise, mission decomposition, architectures, technology evaluation, modeling & simulation, operations analysis, mission planners, and world-class visualization into a unified mission thread shaping programs, pursuits, investments, and strategy.

This is an opportunity to join a team at a pivotal moment - one where your analysis, insight, and leadership can directly influence how Raytheon understands missions, builds capability roadmaps, and supports the warfighter. The team emphasizes collaboration, technical rigor, and mission-first thinking. You will be part of a high-impact organization gaining visibility, integration, and enterprise-wide influence as Raytheon strengthens its commitment to Mission Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, and Operations Analysis.

As an Advanced Technology Analysis SME, you will contribute directly to building that integrated environment. Your work will inform SAP-level decision-making, drive technology strategy, and fuel the Mission Engineering Laboratory - a collaborative ecosystem for wargaming, experimentation, and mission-driven problem solving. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-visibility, cross-domain environments and wants to help shape the future of mission-level planning and analysis at Raytheon.

This position is onsite in Arlington, VA

What You Will Do
  • Serve as the Mission Engineering advanced technology analysis SME for all SAP-level fully informed activities.
  • Evaluate business environments, cost feasibility, and return-on-investment potential for technologies; advise program management and senior leaders on technology growth and mission-focused product development.
  • Lead analyst teams to produce Operations Analysis (OA) and Modeling & Simulation (M&S) products, leadership briefings, and cross-mission support materials.
  • Coordinate system-of-systems analysis including threat environments, competitive systems insights, mission architectures, and algorithm/mode-level mission needs.
  • Engage directly with customers across current and future product lines to shape mission needs and requirements aligned with Mission Engineering objectives.
  • Translate strategy from senior leadership into actionable engineering concepts, architectures, and innovation pathways.
  • Identify project strengths, weaknesses, and resource demands; guide engineering teams from early requirements through fielding operations.


What You Will Learn
  • How Mission Engineering integrates sensors, effectors, command & control, logistics, planners, M&S tools, and visualization into an end-to-end mission thread.
  • Techniques to develop, analyze, and evaluate multi-domain solutions spanning campaign, mission, and system level analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced threat environments, emerging technologies, competitive systems, and high-end mission modeling.


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
  • Experience working with Special Access Programs across multiple domains.
  • Experience in program execution, technology development, and mission-critical capabilities.
  • Experience planning and executing analyses for DoD customers.
  • Active and existing TS/SCI security clearance required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field.
  • Experience with TS/SCI-level operational analysis and RCADE.
  • Experience with AFSIM.
  • Familiarity with emerging threats, advanced CONOPS, and technologies designed to counter them.
  • Excellent Presentation and Communication skills.


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.


Learn More and Apply Now!
  • Clearance Information: 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
  • 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.#LI-RH2


The salary range for this role is 172,900 USD - 328,700 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

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At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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