Raytheon Technologies

Principal Systems Engineer - Production Maturation Lead (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of engineering experience.
  • Experience in transitioning to production and integrating engineering and operations.
  • Background in CCA hardware troubleshooting and technical dispositions.
  • Skills in improving test methods for yield and cycle-time enhancement.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage production data to optimize cycle time and yields.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program performance.
  • Develop strategies for production transition and capacity improvements.
  • Train teams on troubleshooting best practices for Ultra products.
  • Lead investigations on failures and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Optimize testing methods to reduce errors and improve yields.
  • Implement inspection and compliance processes for production.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules and parental leave.
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

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

Advanced Common Products (ACP), a sub strategic business unit within Naval Power, is seeking a Production Maturation Lead for the Ultra Program. This role is responsible for maturing current engineering processes and deploying those processes for production, including the transition of many engineering activities to Operations. The Production Maturation Lead partners with cross0functional teams to reduce cycle time, improve throughput, and increase yields. Test equipment and factory optimization are critical in achieving the needed capacity; this role works closely with the Program Production Director, Program Operations Manager, Office of the Chief Engineer, and factory teams to ensure objectives are met.

This position reports to the Production Director.

What You Will Do:

  • Leverage production data and metrics to develop plans of action thatoptimizecycle time, throughput, and yields.

  • Collaborate with Operations, Test Engineering, and Systems Engineering to drive impactful changes that improve program performance.

  • Develop and execute program strategies to accelerate transition0to0production and capacity improvements for Ultra RF CCAs and stacks.

  • Train REAs on best practices in troubleshooting Ultra CCAs and stacks to support cycle0time and throughput improvements.

  • Lead failure investigation and RF0/0environmental compliance closure, driving RCCA0/0FMMEA0/0FRACAS discipline and measurable yield improvement.

  • Stand up andoptimizeSATE/ATE methods and common test0equipment architectures to reduce false failures and improve first0pass yields.

  • Implement qualified solder inspection and non0destructive x0ray capability; ensure TDP compliance and supplier/factory enablement.

  • Drive knowledge transfer and disciplined RF cable/connector handling practices across teams to reduce recurring damage drivers and test escapes.

  • Ensure personnel actions and implemented systems produce actionable, high0quality data that can be used for forecasting and decision0making.

What You Will Learn:

  • Raytheon and RTX Production Acumen and Systems

  • Artificial Intelligence Tools and Resources

  • Strategic Communication and Skills

  • Change Management Leadership

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requiresaBachelorsin Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience.

  • Prior transition0to0production and/or production program experience coordinating engineering, operations, test, and supplychain disciplines.

  • Experience leading CCA0hardwaretroubleshooting, technical dispositions, and/or selloff readiness.

  • Experience implementing RCCA0/0FMMEA0/0FRACAS and/or improving test methods0/0processes for first0pass yield and cycletime improvement.

  • ExperienceoptimizingSATEarchitectures, test methodologies, and/or data automation.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Program/Project Management Level6or equivalent (or ability to obtain within one year).

  • Proven experience solving RF0/0mixedsignal technical problems in production and driving compliant dispositions.

  • Experience defining and implementing common test0equipment architecture changes.

  • Experienceestablishingnon0destructive x0ray inspection, solderrework processes, and TDP compliance documentation with suppliers0/0factories.

  • Data analytics and automation skills (MATLAB, Excel Power Query/Power Pivot, VBA, SCPI).

  • Strategic roadmapping and execution supporting mid to longterm production/capacityobjectives.

  • Mentorship and knowledge transfer experience across large teams.

  • Familiarityidentifyingand integrating AI0/0automation opportunities in production environments.

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.

  • Relocation Eligible 6 Relocation assistance is available

Learn More & Apply Now!

  • 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 security clearance.DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), 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

  • This position is an onsite role 6 Tucson, AZ:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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