Digital Engineering Initiatives Lead, Director at RTX (Raytheon)

Date Posted:

2026-05-06

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated Digital Engineering Initiatives Lead (Director) to drive transformation within our Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Center. This role will be responsible for advancing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering (DE) capabilities across both proposal and program execution environment, ensuring alignment with evolving Department of War (DoW) requirements. The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional leadership teams and lead both strategic and tactical digitally-enabled transformation where programs execute using standard work and standard environment, engineering teams consume and contribute data seamlessly, and decision-makers have real time insight into system maturity, compliance, cost and risk. The selected individual will own the DE SE&TC Improvement Target and report status on a monthly cadence to SE&TC Engineering Leadership. The role will also include engagement in other initiatives across SE&TC and in support of annual improvement targets, as well as developing DE/MBSE staff competency and training roadmap.

This fulltime, onsite role can be based in any of the following Raytheon locations: Tucson, Mc Kinney, Woburn, Marlborough, or Tewksbury What You Will Do

• Lead deployment of Digital Engineering Strategy and Execution, including alignment of engineering practices with DoW and customer specific digital requirements.
• Support both capture/proposal activities and program execution with Integrated Digital Solutions
• Define, implement, and govern standardized digital engineering workflows, processes, program startup capabilities and enablers, including standard deployment strategies across Closed Spaces
• Define and track key performance indicators and measure productivity based on standard deployments aimed at program standardization
• Work across Engineering, SBU and cross-functional leadership and execution teams aimed at standardization of digital processes and technologies
• Work with SE&TC Center Leadership to mature model-based training and execution on programs, including new emerging requirements such as SysMLv2 and AI for MBSE
• Periodic reporting of status for SE&TC and other DE initiatives status, including accomplishments, measurable improvements, and learnings from the pilot programs to the Engineering Leadership Team
• Travel is expected to provide onsite support for programs and proposals as necessary (Anticipated travel 20%)

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.
• Experience with applying and scaling MBSE/DE on programs
• Experience with project and/or program management and technical execution .
• Experience leading multi-disciplined efforts
• Experience developing proposals/bids and/or writing technical volume, including generation of cost/technical Basis of Estimates

Qualifications We Prefer

• Commanding knowledge of DE and MBSE customer directives, especially applied experience operating in operational deployment of key digital capabilities
• Experience leading large initiatives with impact spanning multiple programs.
• Strong executive presence including excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Experience in financial planning and budgeting, as well as experience assessing and managing risk
• Able to network/influence both internal and externally to Engineering
• Past management experience working with all levels of management including an engineering leadership team, business area managers/executives within the corporation

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

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.

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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