SM-3 Software, Algorithms, and Simulations,… at RTX · Tucson

Date Posted: 2026-08-10

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

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: Top Secret

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.

The Naval Power Engineering Execution Team is seeking a highly motivated SM-3 Software, Algorithms, and Simulations, Integrated Product Team Lead (SAS IPTL) for the Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) portfolio within the Shipboard Missiles Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU). The SAS IPT is a large, multi-disciplined organization working throughout the product lifecycle of all three SM-3 variants and is involved in nearly every phase of the product lifecycle and program evolution.

This position reports to the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) and several SM-3 Program Managers. This IPT lead will be responsible for driving consistent execution across a broad portfolio of programs and projects, managing competing priorities, and aligning resources to meet program expectations.

In addition, it is expected this person will work across all Raytheon functional organizations to staff the IPT and ensure the timely start-up and delivery of products in accordance with the contract(s).

This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ

What You Will Do

• Drive technical, schedule, and cost performance while delivering a product which is compliant with the contract. This involves developing solutions which are the best fit for the overall program performance, supportability and long-term sustainment. Communicate status, issues and resolutions to leadership on matters that significantly impact program success.
• Ensuring cost and schedule for on time delivery of software to meet the mission, contractual obligations, and customer expectations.
• Interacting daily with other cross-discipline teams to meet program goals and objectives while driving on-time and on-budget performance.
• Frequent interaction with the customer community, the program office, functional and technical leaders.
• Early identification of risks and opportunities, along with mitigation and capture plans.
• Partnering with the leads including chief engineers and technical leads to provide the most cost-effective technical solutions.
• Establish open and effective communication with team members, ensuring team cross training, mentoring and growth opportunities.
• Attending regular customer meetings and ensuring a positive customer relationship. Supporting strategic efforts to identify and advocate for future growth of system operability.
• Regular review of program status including tracking and review by both Engineering and Program Leadership.
• Responsibility for development of SAS IPT relevant proposals and support to all program proposal efforts, including negotiations and reviews for any new scope and any potential contract modifications to ensure success and growth for the business.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience managing project or program cost, schedule and risk or experience with Earned Value Management, Risk & Opportunity, IMS or IMP tools.
• Earned Value Management System Certification or ability to get it within 12 months of starting in the position.
• Experience presenting program and technical issues to senior stakeholders.
• Experience in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering and/or System Integration.
• Experience supporting production programs.
• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interaction.
• Self-starter – proactive in determining goals and objectives and pursuing the necessary course of action.
• Experience with proposal or capture efforts.
• Experience in preparing customer and/or management level briefings.
• Experience with DoD or similar major programs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Experience working with the MDA customer to propose and execute development and transition-to-production programs.
• Experience working on a development program using agile/scrum and in DevSecOps/Automation.

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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