RTX

Aerospace and Defense

CoyoteDevelopmentChiefEngineer

$350–550k ~AI est. Tucson, Arizona, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Coyote Development Chief Engineer at RTX. Skills: System design, Engineering leadership. Generate Design Development Execution Plan. Develop Technical Baseline”

Industry & Context.

Aerospace and Defense
Eligibility Requirements

Onsite position, 25% travel, Security clearance required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in STEM, 12 years relevant experience, Technical cross-functional leadership, Balance technical, cost, schedule, Radar digital exciter development, Risk and Opportunity management, Active Secret security clearance, U.S. citizenship

Nice to Have

Interact with senior customers, CUAS interceptor development, Balance program priorities, Familiarity with Coyote products

What You'll Do.

Generate Design Development Execution Plan

Develop Technical Baseline

Maintain technical execution strategy

Administer technical reviews

Adjudicate technical decisions

Control technical baseline

Develop deliverable packages

Support customer meetings

Conduct technical planning

Complete system design

Qualify system design

Transition to production

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Program Management Office

Communication Scope

Oral presentation; Technical writing

Process & Methodology

Cost management, Schedule management

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-06-03 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808 **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:** Secret - Current **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. Raytheon’s Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) department is seeking a Chief Engineer (CE) with technical expertise and engineering leadership skills to drive the design and development of world-class Air and Missile Defense Systems. In this position, the Coyote CUAS Development Chief Engineer will be responsible for the technical rigor and coordination across functions within the program. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for system analysis, requirements development, hardware design, software design, and system performance to include integration and test. This position will directly interface with the customer from the United Sta

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