Director - LTAMDS Poland Chief Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB2 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ SUDBURY BLDG, Tewksbury Tb2 200 Sudbury

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The LADS SBU is seeking a Chief Engineer (CE) to serve as the LTAMDS (Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor) Poland CE and LTAMDS Staff Lead . LTAMDS is a Raytheon Technologies franchise program that delivers the next generation radar with 360-degree visibility to defeat advanced threats including hypersonic weapons.

The LTAMDS Poland CE will be directly responsible for supporting the LTAMDS Sub Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) in technical execution of the development, production, and sustainment scope for the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract for Poland. Scope includes but is not limited to the introduction of new Major End Items (MEIs) including the Battery Maintenance Center (BMC), Small Repair Parts Trailer (SRPT) and Frequency Converters as well as an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) for European standard lighting. This contract also includes software development for integration into the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) configuration for the Integrated Battle Command Station (IBCS) as well as site surveys and execution of System Integration Check Out (SICO). It is anticipated that this role will expand over time to include additional international partners (Taiwan, UAE, Japan, etc.).

The CE will need to demonstrate the capability to develop and govern technical execution of product development and production. The Production CE will also be responsible for establishing/maintaining an effective relationship with internal and external technical and programmatic stakeholders. Strong demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills are required to help drive the team to meet program milestones. This role will also serve as the Technical Staff Lead for the LTAMDS OCE with several direct reports. The role includes responsibility for employee training and performance. This is an on-site position, located in Tewksbury, MA .

What You Will Do

• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time in support of program activities both domestically and internationally.
• Assist in management of product vision, strategy, and goals to align to meet Programs/Customers milestones; facilitate conflict resolution.
• Intimate understanding of exportability requirements, licensing and Tech Advisor roles and responsibilities
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the program and other functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Technical point of contact with senior customer counterparts, internal senior program management and engineering leadership.
• Technically engage with major subcontractors and offset organization and partners to ensure product deliverables.
• Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in a technical leadership role, including experience across the development lifecycle.
• Experience leading and conducting trade studies, system development and design, systems requirements development and management, system integration and test, and production support.
• Experience leading engineering teams and developing work plans.
• Experience leading proposals and EACs, and managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
• An a ctive and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar Engineering discipline.
• Experience in a technical leadership role, including experience across the development lifecycle, including systems and sub-systems.
• Experience as a technical leader who can drive execution
• Technical Advisor Trained
• Direct experience with radars, components of radars, and radar subsystems
• Direct experience with Formal TDP release
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in leading and executing the design and development of complex system architectures
• Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and production
• Demonstrated experience and ability to interact with and influence Department of Defense (DoD), and/or commercial and non-traditional customer sets
• Proven ability to develop effective external customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business
• Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management
• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
• Experience with technical advisory disposition for Export / Import (EXIM)

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 Eligibility– 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 (DCSA), 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:

• MA Locations: Raytheon Andover, MA Location

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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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