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Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Test Equipment Chief Engineer

Raytheon

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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