Obsolescence Engineering IPT Lead

Principal Engineer Integrated Product Team Lead

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.

Raytheon's Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions.

The ASDS SBU Engineering Execution Team is looking for a Principal Engineer to perform as an Integrated Product Team Lead for the AMRAAM® Obsolescence Engineering program. This position involves leading a team of multi-discipline engineers and driving obsolescence management initiatives across programs and production. As the Obsolescence Engineering IPT Lead, you will provide technical oversight, manage execution of obsolescence-related tasks, and develop strategies to proactively address lifecycle and sustainment challenges. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the predictable delivery of solutions that mitigate risks associated with material and component obsolescence. You will apply disciplined program management processes and utilize tools to establish and monitor metrics and trends to ensure excellence in execution. You will balance cost and schedule while delivering a product which is compliant with the contract.

This is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Lead a cross-functional team of 7-10 engineers specializing in obsolescence management, including mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering disciplines.
• Develop and execute obsolescence mitigation strategies to ensure program and production continuity.
• Perform lifecycle analysis for critical components, identify at-risk parts, and recommend redesign or procurement alternatives.
• Partner with suppliers to identify and qualify replacement parts or redesign solutions in response to end-of-life (EOL) notifications.
• Interface with program chief engineers, manufacturing teams, and value stream leadership to ensure alignment on obsolescence priorities and solutions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management to address obsolescence risks and maintain desired production throughput and yield rates.
• Maintain material and labor budgets for obsolescence-related activities and report deviations regularly to program leadership.
• Manage project tracking systems to monitor obsolescence-related actions and hold team members accountable for deliverables.
• Innovate and implement process improvements to reduce obsolescence risks across multiple programs and factories, including Andover and Tucson facilities.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, to support critical reviews and mitigate supply chain constraints.
• Execute qualification efforts for replacement components or system redesigns driven by obsolescence.
• Drive collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cross-discipline teams to ensure technical alignment and risk mitigation.
• Recognize and celebrate team achievements and contributions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in obsolescence management, lifecycle analysis/management, sustainment engineering/management, and/or reliability, availability, maintainability (RAM) engineering.
• Experience with program management tools: EVMS, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and/or financial performance report generation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent to Raytheon PM Level 6 certification.
• Experience with Bill of Material scrubbing and/or DMSMS tools (HIS Markit Tools - CAPS Expert, BOM Intelligence or SiliconExpert, Z2Data, Arena PLM / Area QMS, and/or Accuris.).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and present obsolescence solutions to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with design refresh cycles, qualification of alternate parts, and supplier engagement to address obsolescence challenges.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering development, transition to production, and sustainment in aerospace or defense industries.
• Experience in small program execution.

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.