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Date Posted:

2025-10-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ202: 3350 EHemisphere Loop Bldg M09 3350 EHemisphere Loop Bldg M09 Building M09, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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. In this role, you will be at the forefront of that mission, leading the innovation that defines the future of tactical systems.

Our Launched Effects team in Tucson, Arizona is actively seeking an **Investment Program and Pursuit Lead** with a passion for pioneering technology and a vision for shaping the future of defense. The ideal candidate will thrive in this high-visibility role, interfacing with warfighters, critical suppliers, and Federal Laboratories to define what's next in autonomous and collaborative systems.

The Investment Program and Pursuit Lead role is your opportunity to lead the innovation for our entire Launched Effects portfolio, with a special focus on emerging and cutting-edge developments with Raytheon’s Coyote Unmanned Aircraft System.

This role provides the technical development leadership and vision for the portfolio, focusing on identifying and developing next-generation technologies, architectures, and concepts to maintain and expand Raytheon’s competitive edge. The Investment Program and Pursuit Lead acts as a key influential interface with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, critical suppliers, and industry partners, to shape the future of this critical market.

What You Will Do

+ Drive the generation of new Launched Effects and Loitering Munitions technologies and apply the broad resources of Raytheon to maturation of those technologies.

+ Mature through investment and smart partnerships advanced kinetic and non-kinetic payloads for our family of Launched Effects.

+ Identify strategic investment and corporate development opportunities to accelerate technology maturation and expand market presence.

+ Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with potential applications to the portfolio, including areas like collaborative behaviors, composable interfaces, advanced power propulsion and power solutions, alternative navigation, and advanced communications.

+ Lead and participate in strategic capture efforts, provide technical expertise and guidance for proposal development.

+ Cultivate relationships with key technical personnel within government agencies, research institutions, and industry partners, with a focus on capturing Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) with Federal Laboratories.

+ Represent Raytheon at technical conferences, symposia, and customer meetings as a thought leader.

+ Mentor and guide engineering staff, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

+ Monitor and analyze competitor activities, identifying potential threats and opportunities.

+ Oversee Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects, ensuring alignment with the overall technical strategy.

+ Collaborate with Program Mangers, Chief Engineers, and Business Development to ensure smooth transition of new technologies into existing programs.

+ Lead technical responses for White Papers, Request for Information, and Requests for Proposals associated with new growth opportunities.

+ Develop technology demonstration plans and interface with external partners and customers to mature those plans.

+ Drive the execution of that strategy across multiple programs.

+ Ability to travel up to 10% domestically as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

+ Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience

+ Experience developing and implementing new products, processes, and standards

+ Experience with multi-pronged technology development utilizing company internal investment funds

+ Experience developing executive level communications

+ 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

+ Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science, or Physics

+ An understanding of Launched Effects and Loitering Munitions systems and components

+ Experience engaging and working with external customers that influence future competitive contracts and selection

+ Strong interpersonal communication and effective personal interaction and collaboration with engineering team and customers

+ Cross-Product Team (CPT) leadership

+ Proposal writing and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development experience

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

+ RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation.

+ 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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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