Associate Director - Patriot Radar Digital Processor (RDP) Engineering Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-11-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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

At RTX, the world's 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’s Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) Engineering Execution Department is seeking a skilled and motivated Engineering Lead for the Patriot Radar Digital Processor (RDP) effort. The Patriot Radar Digital Processor (RDP) Engineering Lead will be the engineering leader responsible for cost, schedule, and technical execution for the introduction of the new Radar Digital Processor, Fiber Optic Rotary Joint and Radar Set (RS) - Engagement Control Station (ECS) communications, Radar Interface, ECS processor updates and all associated software and firmware resulting in an approved Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). This role will involve frequent collaboration with program management, the office of the chief engineer, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Cross Product Teams (CPTs), and external parties. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing costs, schedules, and execution activities, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, proposal costing and leadership reviews, staffing projections, and monthly metrics tracking.

This position is onsite based in Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do

• Be responsible for cost, schedule and technical execution for the introduction of the new Radar Digital Processor, Fiber Optic Rotary Joint and RS-ECS comms, Radar Interface, ECS processor updates and all associated software and firmware resulting in an approved Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and initial production.
• Be responsible for ensuring program compliance with EVMS, track progress against plan and proactively manage risks and opportunities.
• Align all technical solutions and approaches with the overall goals of the Global Patriot SSBU and the Patriot customers.
• Provide a consistent engineering interface with internal and external stakeholders including the US Customer Product Managers, Global Patriot and Engineering leadership teams.
• Support program briefs and status updates at various internal and external venues, such as recurring Program Status and IPT Meetings, iPMRs, R&O Meetings, Quarterly Customer reviews, internal and external Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and major program milestone reviews such as Preliminary Design reviews.
• Travel as required to meet programmatic objectives. Regular travel between multiple Raytheon locations in Massachusetts is required. Occasional domestic and potential international travel.

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 managing cost, schedule, execution for technical projects.
• Experience leading a technical engineering team.
• PM Level 6 certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Active and transferable Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines, Quality, Reliability, and program management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for coordinating across internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in Patriot Program (or similar program) system design, development, integration/verification, and production.

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.