Capacity Growth Office (CGO) Engineering Enablement and Process Improvement Initiatives Lead - Remote

Date Posted:

2026-10-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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.

The Raytheon Capacity Growth Office (CGO) is establishing a dedicated engineering initiatives capability focused on enabling enterprise-wide process improvements and accelerating adoption of emerging technologies.

The Engineering Enablement and Process Improvement Initiatives Lead will serve as a technical and strategic driver for engineering modernization efforts.

This role will lead and support cross-functional initiatives that enhance innovation, improve operating efficiency, standardize engineering processes, and strengthen compliance. Examples of cross-functional projects supported in this role include efforts involving adoption of Generative AI (GenAI), expansion of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), quality improvement initiatives, and secure material movement process enhancement.

Typical project results may include improved engineering productivity through automation or standardized workflows, reduced cycle time for security or operational processes, increased clarity and consistency in engineering procedures, enhanced compliance readiness, reduced material movement delays or bottlenecks, and higher throughput across engineering teams leveraging modern digital capabilities.

The ideal candidate has strong engineering leadership experience, a track record of process transformation, and the ability to coordinate solutions across engineering, digital technology, operations, security, facilities, and program teams. This role directly supports the CGO Engineering Initiatives Leader.

What You Will Do

Technology and Process Enablement

• Drive adoption of emerging technologies such as GenAI, VDI, automation, and digital engineering tools.
• Assess and pilot new technical solutions that strengthen productivity, throughput, and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement efforts focused on enhancing operational workflows, reducing bottlenecks, and increasing consistency and efficiency across engineering and related functions.
• Establish standardized engineering practices and create scalable, repeatable solutions

Cross-Functional Coordination and Execution

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure organizational, technical, and compliance needs are effectively supported.
• Manage readiness, resourcing, risks, and dependencies across multiple stakeholders.
• Execute pilot projects, define success criteria, assess results, and scale proven solutions. 

Governance, Communication, and Compliance

• Provide clear communication, reporting, and KPI tracking for leadership and teams.
• Ensure adherence to policy, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Represent CGO Engineering Initiatives in reviews, working groups, and enterprise forums. 

Travel required up to 35% to engage with stakeholders, support initiatives, and ensure alignment across sites. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology. Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• Ten (10) or more years of proven experience in engineering leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional project execution.
• Experience piloting, evaluating, and scaling technical and operational initiatives.
• Experience with emerging technologies such as GenAI and VDI, and their application to engineering workflows.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience developing innovative technical solutions.
• Communication skills with experience preparing leadership-level updates and technical briefings.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, digital technology, security, quality, operations, and supply chain in a matrixed environment.
• Experience driving adoption of standardized processes in large organizations.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Program Management experience and/or certification
• Both defense and commercial industry experience.
• Experience with quality improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma) or CORE Operating Framework
• Experience with security processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with process optimization, operational methodologies, and policy and standards documentation.
• Experience scaling initiatives and leading collaboration across complex organizations.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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