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Portfolio Area Chief Engineer – Electronic Warfare Systems

RTX

. Provide technical leadership within the Electronic Warfare Systems / Advanced Systems Portfolio .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $172,900 - $328,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates technical leadership in Electronic Warfare Systems, managing engineering execution, cost, and schedule while ensuring alignment with customer requirements. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop effective product roadmaps for EW RF subsystems.

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Technical LeadershipAirborne Systems DesignEngineering Risk ManagementCustomer Relationship DevelopmentInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills
Engineering Cost ManagementSchedule ManagementSystem QualificationUse-Case DevelopmentIntegration and TestDesign EngineeringTechnical Supplier ManagementProduction ExecutionElectronic Support SystemsRadar Warning Receiver Design
Soft Skills
Strong Briefing SkillsExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Government-Issued Secret Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Electronic WarfareAdvanced Systems PortfolioMultidisciplinary DomainsEngineering DisciplineCustomer Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical leadership within the Electronic Warfare Systems / Advanced Systems Portfolio
  • Manage engineering cost, schedule, and technical execution for all programs within the portfolio
  • Report to the EWS Chief Engineer and directly oversee program Chief Engineers
  • Engage regularly with Electronic Warfare customers
  • Develop and maintain product roadmaps for EW RF subsystems
  • Provide technical leadership for new business development efforts
  • Lead Chief Engineers throughout hardware development and production lifecycle phases
  • Ensure customer alignment on technical requirements and schedule performance
  • Serve as the single engineering leadership point of contact across the portfolio
  • Establish and manage portfolio-level engineering vision, strategy, and goals
  • Ensure technical integrity and engineering discipline across engineering leadership and functional areas
  • Act as primary technical point of contact for senior customer technical counterparts
  • Ensure system designs meet performance requirements within cost and schedule constraints
  • Ensure production execution aligns with technical and operational plans
  • Lead high-level technical engagements with senior customers
  • Lead multidisciplinary domains across multiple sites, including design engineering, supplier technical management, business development, and program leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM), typically required
  • Minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience
  • Experience in airborne systems design, use-case development, operational analysis, integration and test, and system qualification
  • Experience as a technical lead on major proposals
  • Strong briefing skills for senior internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience leading across multidisciplinary roles across multiple sites, including design engineering, technical supplier management, business development, and program leadership
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance prior to start date
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Advanced STEM degree preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in factory establishment and production environments
  • Design experience with Electronic Support (ES), Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), Electronic Attack (EA), or related complex EW systems
  • Proven ability to develop effective internal and external customer relationships
  • Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management
  • Occasional business-related travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation Eligibility
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 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
  • Holidays
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available