Program Chief Engineer (ONSITE)

Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-676 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 676

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, works with our customers and partners to design, deliver and sustain the Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System (ATNAVICS) which is a mobile system that provides air traffic services, including both radar and software services. The growth within the portfolio has resulted in an exciting opportunity for a Program Chief Engineer (PCE) to join our team. This PCE will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and execution of all engineering tasks. The PCE should have the ability to drive tasks to closure on-time and within budget.

What You Will Do

Interface with customers and execute teams (both internal and external) during definition and implementation
Work with VSL and Subject Matter Experts to ensure customer expectations are translated into an executable project plan; includes negotiating priorities to ensure your program needs are met
Lead and coordinate program level cost estimates during the bid cycle
Coordinate all technical and project execution aspects of bid and proposal activities
Manage program technical execution and maintain performance metrics for management review and continuous improvement
Manage program-level scope and change management, working closely with other CEs and VSLs to ensure alignment
Develop and manage program-level schedules as well as the integrated intermediate level schedules
Ensure critical path and key dependencies are effectively managed to ensure project success
Lead milestone events for Engineering as required by RTX Program Lifecycle Management (RPLM)
Collaborate with other Mission Systems SBU CEs to ensure consistency in project execution and sharing of best practices and lessons learned, actively identifying, driving, and leading continuous improvement within the program and organization
Lead and coordinate program-level risk management in conjunction with the Program Office
Take all possible actions to avoid or minimize problem areas
Anticipate problems and if necessary, pro-actively revises project plans as permitted by policy and project requirements
Primary engineering liaison with Program Management (VSL), Production, Contracts, Order Administration, Customer Service, and Service Centers for the schedule and quality aspects of new development and modifications
Conduct regular team meetings and Team Performance Reviews, reporting overall program engineering performance to plan as appropriate
Interact with Engineering Management, Engineering Developers, Program Management, Business Development, and Finance

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Qualifications You Must Have

Experience and ability to lead multi-domain projects
Experience and ability interfacing with production
Experience in tracking and overseeing assembly of products still in development
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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