Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Test Equipment Chief Engineer
Raytheon
Defence Industry
Tucson, AZ - USA
Vice President
Experteer Overview
As Test Equipment Chief Engineer for the ESSM program, you lead TE activities and technical decision-making to resolve factory issues and optimize production. You will steer the TE program across multiple sites, balancing technical rigor with cost and schedule goals. You’ll chair reviews, guide cross-functional teams, and collaborate with customer TechRep to shape viable, cost-effective solutions. This role sits at the intersection of engineering leadership and production execution, delivering impactful improvements for a high-stakes defense program. You’ll work onsite in Tucson with travel to support global factories and ongoing TE development.
Compensation / Benefits
- medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) match
- Employee Scholar Program
- paid time off
- flexible work schedules
- par ental leave
Responsibilities
- Chair Engineering Review, Configuration Control and Failure Review Boards
- Provide technical leadership for Production and Sustainment engineering to resolve supplier and factory issues
- Influence and decide on balanced technical solutions meeting customer needs and financial goals
- Establish and reinforce the program's technical structure, risk posture, strategy, and execution plans
- Communicate across functions with technical leads, suppliers, and customer TechRep
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree in STEM
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar annual budgets
- Experience leading technical teams in production and US Government interfaces
- Experience in Test System Design, Test Hardware or Test Software development
- Willingness to travel 10-20%
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship
Description
As Test Equipment Chief Engineer for the ESSM program, you lead TE activities and technical decision-making to resolve factory issues and op…
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