Raytheon Technologies

Chief Product Owner (Hybrid)

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM with 10+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years of experience
  • Experience with power electronics products and applicable MIL-STD specifications
  • Technical or design leadership experience for complex systems
  • Familiarity with DoD programs and FAR proposal activities
  • Proven ability to make data-driven decisions under time constraints
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical baseline for aerospace power-electronics products
  • Act as primary technical contact for customer requirements
  • Own and prioritize product activities to align with program objectives
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure timely product delivery
  • Drive high-quality product delivery while addressing performance and cost issues
  • Evaluate customer feedback for feasibility and solutions
  • Support product proposals balancing technical and resource constraints
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities to enhance project profitability
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align on product objectives
  • Anticipate technical risks and manage competing priorities

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for new hires
  • Generous 401(k) with employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional additional insurances and legal assistance
  • Parental leave and family planning benefits
  • Wellness rewards programs and virtual doctor visits
  • Child and elder care services
  • Employee Assistance Plan with free counseling sessions
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-09-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

In this role, you will serve as a technical leader across a portfolio of products, including inverters, converters, electronic starters, and related power-electronics devices. You will connect customer needs with engineering execution, working across multiple teams to ensure products meet technical requirements while staying aligned with program cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, leading cross-functional teams, and taking ownership of products from concept through delivery, this role gives you the opportunity to make a direct impact.

What You Will Do
  • Lead the technical baseline across multiple aerospace power-electronics products, including inverters, converters, electronic starters, and related devices.
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, understanding their needs and translating requirements and feedback into clear product priorities.
  • Own and prioritize product activities, ensuring technical work remains aligned with overall program objectives.
  • Coordinate across engineering and cross-functional teams to keep development activities moving toward successful product delivery.
  • Drive on-time, high-quality delivery of products and technical services while identifying and addressing issues that could impact performance, cost, schedule, or quality.
  • Evaluate customer requests and feedback, working with technical teams to determine feasibility, impact, and the appropriate path forward.
  • Support customer proposals and product deliveries, balancing technical requirements with available resources, cost, and schedule.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and work with engineering and program teams to improve product value and project profitability.
  • Collaborate with customers, engineering, program leadership, and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment around product objectives and technical direction.
  • Develop and maintain the product roadmap, defining delivery schedules, key milestones, future capabilities, and potential technology-development paths.
  • Serve as a key interface between internal teams, ensuring everyone understands and remains aligned with program budget, schedule, technical, and quality targets.
  • Anticipate technical risks and competing priorities, helping teams make informed decisions and keep the product moving forward.


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience with power electronics products, applicableMIL-STD specifications, and relevant technical domain knowledge.
  • Experience providing technical leadership and/or design leadership for complex, large-scale systems, or a related industry certification.
  • Experience supporting DoD or similar major programs throughout the product lifecycle, including FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 proposal activities
  • Experience making data-driven decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements and competing priorities.
  • Experienceinterfacing with customers and internal stakeholders and leading technical solutions for complex user requirements.
  • Strong communication, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills


What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

Work You’ll Do

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.

Transform Your Career

Step into a role that harnesses your skills and propels your career to new heights. Raytheon Technologies is not just about thinking big but making those big ideas happen. We provide robust career development opportunities that include comprehensive training and development programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning through our internal platforms.

Innovate and Lead

Join our team of over 60,000 professionals globally, who are not only experts in their fields but are also driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Raytheon Technologies, you are positioned at the forefront of the industry, where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking advancements in technology and defense.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

Networking and Professional Development

At Raytheon Technologies, networking and professional development are part of our DNA. We encourage our employees to engage in internal and external networking events, leadership training, and diversity initiatives that enhance their career journey.

Join Our Team

Explore the numerous positions available that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with career tips, industry insights, and the latest innovations—all from the people who work here. Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences.

Prepare for Your Future

Ready to apply? Enhance your resume and prepare for your interview with our comprehensive support tools and resources. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Raytheon Technologies.

SEARCH RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES JOBS

Join us in our mission to create a safer future and be a part of a team that values integrity, excellence, and teamwork. At Raytheon Technologies, your career is just the beginning of a lifelong journey of professional and personal growth.
Learn more about Raytheon Technologies
Size
14,771 employees
Market Cap
$32,494
Industry
Founded
1922
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Raytheon Technologies

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Chief Product Owner (Hybrid) jobs: