Program Affordability Lead Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-850 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 850

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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 Strategy & Technology Center is seeking an Affordability Program Lead Engineer to oversee and coordinate affordability efforts across Program teams. Affordability is a critical function within Raytheon that ensures systems are designed, produced, and sustained at optimal lifecycle cost while maintaining mission performance and reliability. Because approximately 70–80% of lifecycle cost is determined during early engineering design and system architecture decisions, Affordability plays a central role in influencing engineering, supply chain, production, and sustainment strategies. The Affordability Program Lead Engineer partners with Chief Engineers, Program Managers, Supply Chain leadership, Operations, and Finance to ensure that affordability objectives, cost-awareness, and value optimization are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

This is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Embed affordability considerations throughout all phases of the Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, from concept development through sustainment
• Collect and organize cross‑functional data, assess cost drivers, and support development of cost models and lifecycle cost analyses.
• Prepare cost impact assessments, scenarios, and affordability materials for trade studies, design reviews, proposals, and internal decision forums.
• Maintain affordability artifacts such as CRI and CRO tracking and ensure accurate, high‑quality inputs from cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with cost analysis, cost modeling, and/or financial analysis.
• Experience performing quantitative analysis using analytical tools or methods.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and transferrable Top Secret security clearance
• An advanced degree in engineering or specialized training in modeling, cost analysis, or systems engineering
• Experience supporting cost trade studies, parametric analysis, or engineering model development.
• Familiarity with TRL/MRL maturity concepts, supply chain cost drivers, or production readiness.
• Exposure to lifecycle cost analysis, sustainment modeling, or operations cost planning.

 

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 is available.

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.  
• 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 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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