In this role, a successful candidate will provide technical direction and expertise during new program capture and execution of Contract Research and Development (CRAD) programs, as well as working across the Raytheon enterprise to support further maturation and transition into operational programs. Additionally, you will identify strategic product development opportunities and propose/coordinate Independent Research and Development (IRAD) projects across programs and product lines. You will work closely with engineers across technical disciplines, and will be highly visible, influential, and accountable within Raytheon’s programs and leadership community.
What You Will Do
Work closely with the Senior Leadership and integrated functional teams to develop new business capture strategies and then lead the capture and management of the resulting projects.
Perform regular customer interactions to develop strategic and next generation radar opportunities, white papers and proposals.
Align the program teams to customer priorities through requirements development, mission analysis, shaping, and pre-design to provide clear direction and actively manage risk mitigation strategies and capture program opportunities.
Lead trade studies to identify technology gaps in radar performance to be filled with new radar hardware and/or software through critical technology development.
Lead/manage technology roadmaps spanning critical radar technology needs.
Lead technical white papers and proposal volumes through cross-organizational collaboration to deliver customer-focused and high-scoring content.
Guide, apprentice, mentor, and train employees within the domain of expertise.
Responsible for management and reporting of portfolio investment budget.
Travel for customer engagements.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum12 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with radar development in hardware and/or software.
Experience writing and/or leading responses to solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, etc.), including white papers and/or proposals.
Experience managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Experience leading cross-functional teams including, but not limited to principal investigator, engineering, contracts, finance, procurement/supply chain, and/or manufacturing/operations.
Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance after start.
