RTX Defense & Aerospace

Advanced Programs Cross Product Team Lead (CPTL)

McKinney, TX In person Full-time

Advanced Programs Cross Product Team Lead (CPTL)

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Date Posted

2026-10-27

Country

United States of America

Location

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

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

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.

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the SE&TC Center is seeking a Cross Product Team Lead (CPTL) to oversee cost, schedule, technical execution, and cross functional performance for Advanced Programs.

This leader establishes the technical baseline, ensures disciplined program execution, and drives alignment across engineering, program management, customers, and senior leadership. The role requires a systems engineering professional with deep experience in program execution, technical integration, and coordination across multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure predictable, high‑quality delivery. This is an onsite position located in McKinney, Texas.

What You Will Do

  • Support cost, schedule, and technical execution activities for assigned program scope
  • Assist with Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates, proposal inputs, staffing projections, and planning artifacts
  • Support establishment and maintenance of a disciplined technical baseline and configuration/change management processes
  • Develop and track engineering metrics and technical performance measures
  • Support risk and opportunity management activities across engineering teams
  • Coordinate communication among engineering IPTs, program leadership, and other stakeholders
  • Ensure assigned systems engineering tasks are executed within allocated budgets and schedules
  • Support proposal development activities, including inputs to technical volumes and BOEs
  • Coordinate across engineering disciplines to maintain alignment and technical consistency
  • Apply data-driven decision-making to balance cost, schedule, and risk considerations
  • Assist with preparation for major reviews and milestones
  • Help ensure delivered products meet customer expectations and contractual requirements

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and 8+ years of relevant experience Systems Engineering experience, including requirements development, system design, integration, verification, validation, and technical execution on programs within disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Reliability Engineering.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Active DoD Secret clearance
  • Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles
  • CPTL, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, or equivalent leadership role
  • Airborne RF systems, radar, or surveillance systems
  • Experience influencing technical, schedule, and financial outcomes on large, multi-year programs
  • Ability to lead engineering teams through major technical reviews and milestones.
  • Proposal development, cost modeling, bid strategies, and technical volumes
  • Skilled in guiding teams through complex technical decisions using data‑driven methods.
  • Managing risk and opportunity across complex aerospace or defense programs

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 Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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