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Lightwave Logic: (Nasdaq: LWLG) is a publicly traded materials and device development company that is conducting cutting-edge work to commercialize its proprietary organic nonlinear polymers for a variety of electro-optic devices and pushing the state of the art in high-speed fiber-optic telecom and data communications. Our development roadmap is geared to disrupt the industry by introducing organic modulators and related photonic integrated circuits that have superior speed, lower power consumption, and smaller size than current technologies. Our materials and devices are extendable into other applications, including sensors and instrumentation.

Overview

The Fabrication Process Engineer is essential in the development, optimization, and implementation of processes for fabricating nanoscale electro-optic devices using techniques like physical vapor deposition, electro-optic polymer coating, atomic layer deposition (ALD), photolithography, and reactive ion etching within a cleanroom environment. This role involves formulating polymer solutions, performing precise photolithography, characterizing nanostructures, and maintaining advanced fabrication tools. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes while ensuring adherence to safety and cleanroom protocols, making significant contributions to the advancement of electro-optic technology.

Responsibilities

• Formulate the electro-optic polymer solutions and spin coat it on devices followed by a baking procedure.
• Perform photolithography to pattern hard masks including metals, dielectrics, semiconductors and polymer films for etching.
• Characterize etched nanostructure and devices, measure dimensions and roughness and interpret the results obtained by scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), focused ion beam (FIB) etching and SEM, (FIB-SEM), spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE), stylus and 3D optical profilers and optical microscopes.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot fabrication tools such as maskless aligner (MLA), inductively coupled plasma – reactive ion etching (ICP-RIE) systems.
• Develop etching processes on bare silicon, thermal and CVD oxides for nanostructure fabrication.
• Optimize etching parameters by design of experiment (DOE) to improve the selectivity, uniformity and etched surface roughness of etching process.
• Deposit metals, dielectrics, and semiconductors by E-beam evaporator and plasma sputtering.
• Develop and optimize atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques for dielectrics (such as metal oxides) and conductive materials.
• Document work in detail and keep process travelers updated.
• Work collaboratively with team members and leaders in all areas of the company.
• Exhibit safety awareness, safe work practices, laboratory hygiene and cleanroom protocol compliance.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) or Master’s degree (preferred) in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, applied science, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience operating a variety of laboratory and clean room tools and instrumentation, including spin coaters, PVD deposition tools, ALD deposition tools, mask aligners, advanced maskless aligner (MLA) tools, reactive ion etchers, and wet bench photoresist development.
• A strong understanding of the fundamentals of semiconductor fabrication processes, with a focus on etch, deposition, and lithography (e-beam and DUV) processes
• Hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of inductively coupled plasma – reactive ion etching (ICP-RIE) systems, as well as optimization of atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques for dielectrics (such as metal oxides) and conductive materials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Silicon Photonics design, manufacture, test, Electro-optic device test, and Electro-optic polymer experience.
• experience in the fabrication of semiconductors or photonic devices in cleanroom. Optical device fabrication background a plus.
• High Volume Manufacturing experience and experience in process development to HVM transfer.
• Thin film characterization experience a plus (e.g., microscopes, profilometers, SEM, AFM, etc.).

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $95,000- $115,000

Benefits

LightwaveLogic offers a highly competitive compensation package including stock options, as well as comprehensive benefits including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (employee and family). a generous PTO policy, $500/year(prorated) company contribution to your medical FSA, and a 401K (safeharbor, 4% match).

EEO Statement

Lightwave Logic 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, disability, or protected veteran status.

Lightwave Logic: (Nasdaq: LWLG) is a publicly traded materials and device development company that is conducting cutting-edge work to commercialize its proprietary organic nonlinear polymers for a variety of electro-optic devices and pushing the state of the art in high-speed fiber-optic telecom and data communications. Our development roadmap is geared to disrupt the industry by introducing organic modulators and related photonic integrated circuits that have superior speed, lower power consumption, and smaller size than current technologies. Our materials and devices are extendable into other applications, including sensors and instrumentation.

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Chemist to join our team in Englewood, CO. The Process Chemist designs, develops, optimizes, and scales chemical processes for the pilot to large-scale manufacturing of intermediate and finished products. The Process Chemist leverages their expertise in ensuring that chemical processes are developed so that the chemical reaction(s) is carried out efficiently, safely, and economically, and are within quality and regulatory compliance. By staying current with scientific literature and collaborating across teams, they drive innovation and efficiency. This role involves supporting IP development, maintaining safety standards, and contributing significantly to the team's success in achieving company goals.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and optimizing chemical processes to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Conducts laboratory experiments to understand chemical reactions and improve process conditions.
• Ensure that chemical processes comply with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Conduct small, pilot, or large-scale manufacturing of intermediates and/or finished products.
• Write/execute technical reports, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
• Ability to work second shift, when needed.
• Remain current on relevant scientific literature.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the company; use this collaboration to support the company's goals and improve the chemistry team's output.
• Punctually and thoroughly record all work and data in e-notebook, as well as summarize and report ongoing work to the group regularly.
• Exhibit safety awareness, safe work practices, and common laboratory hygiene, and ensure that all members of the chemistry team abide by the safety policies of the company.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years’ experience with process development, process optimization, and/or scale-up.
• An understanding and/or familiarity with regulatory compliance in chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in chemical reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and environmental health and safety practices.
• Ability to use analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC-MS, DSC, pH meter, etc).
• Ability to operate pilot to large-scale chemistry equipment (chemical reactors, pumps, distillation equipment, etc).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to conduct literature searches for specific target molecules and reactions; ability to use the literature to design efficient synthetic routes, as well as troubleshoot problematic reactions.
• Thorough understanding of modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques and ability to interpret the corresponding data and spectra.
• Quality-first mindset, which leads to the production of highly pure final products.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, as well as work across and within groups to support the goals of the company.
• Ability to organize work efficiently, carry out multiple operations in parallel, and successfully complete projects in a timely fashion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $75,000-$90,000.

Benefits

LightwaveLogic offers a highly competitive compensation package including stock options, as well as comprehensive benefits including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (employee and family). a generous PTO policy, $500/year(prorated) company contribution to your medical FSA, and a 401K (safeharbor, 4% match).

EEO Statement

Lightwave Logic 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, disability, or protected veteran status.

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician II (3rd Shift)

Location: Littleton, CO 80129

Full-Time Role

Shift: 3rd Shift (Mon–Fri)

We’re hiring a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician II for one of our clients to support critical production operations and ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manual, semi‑automated, and fully automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls/PLC systems.
• Diagnose problems, conduct root cause analysis, and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support equipment upgrades, process validations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Reduce downtime, improve machine performance, and help drive key operational metrics.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and other teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Maintain safety compliance, cleanroom standards, and maintenance documentation.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of maintenance experience (5 years preferred).
• Strong skills with tools, test instruments, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Electrical & mechanical systems
• PLC controls, logic, networks (Ethernet/DeviceNet)
• Pneumatics & hydraulics
• RF welding, ultrasonic welding, hot plate welding (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex issues with high accuracy.
• Effective communication, time management, and a proactive mindset.
• Willingness to pursue internal certifications (e.g., Electrical Safety, RF Welding).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 500 lbs with carts/equipment.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and use fine motor skills throughout the shift.

About this Client:

This client is a leading Colorado-based heavy civil contractor specializing in asphalt paving, concrete, earthwork, and underground utilities. Known for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects for commercial and public-sector clients with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and execution.

About this role:

The role oversees all aspects of heavy civil construction projects, serving as the primary liaison for clients and internal teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Responsible for financial management, contract administration, team leadership, and project coordination from initiation through closeout.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager in heavy civil construction
• Strong understanding of construction financials, cost control, and job costing
• Proficient with construction management software (e.g., HCSS HeavyJob, Trimble Viewpoint Vista)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience with public and private sector projects preferred

Location:

This position is fully onsite in Englewood, CO.

Salary:

The budgeted salary is $130k-$160k.

Next Steps:

If you feel that your background and goals align with this role, please drop your resume here. If there is synergy, we will reach out ASAP.

Calcon Constructors, Inc., headquartered in Englewood is celebrating our 45th year as a commercial general contractor in Colorado. Emphasizing a one-team approach, Calcon offers preconstruction, design/build, construction management, and general contracting services. All our programs are tailored to meet each client’s individual needs. We pride ourselves on skill, integrity, quality, and results.

A Project Engineer is charged with the responsibility of providing technical support to the Project Manager and Superintendent on a project to ensure safe projects and desirable outcomes for our Clients and Company. Since nearly all of our work is negotiated with repeat and referral clients we must ensure that our projects are well planned whether they are small or large.

General responsibilities include:

• Act as the primary point of contact with the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to ensure work is completed in conformance with project drawings and specifications.
• Assist with pre-construction tasks.
• Coordinate project documents (RFI’s, submittals, drawings, etc…), and monitor timely turn-around on these same items.
• Review submittals making sure they are accurately reviewed and coordinated, & materials are being procured in conformance with the project schedule.
• Identify any missing information from construction documents and work through those differences with project team members (Owners, Calcon, subcontractors, Architects).
• Aid in the preparation of subcontracts / purchase agreements for projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors’ work schedules with the project Superintendent.
• Monitor project safety requirements.
• Perform project closeout in conformance with the contract and to the Owners satisfaction.
• Foresee potential problems and organize the team to avoid/resolve issues before they impact the project(s).
• Resolve common project problems to maintain good business relationships and outcomes for Calcon.
• Assist during preconstruction and estimating. Duties to include quantity take-offs and bid leveling
• Assist with project schedule and associated schedule updates in conjunction with the project superintendent.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Construction Management with 1-2 years’ experience. 
• Intern experience required
• Solid computer skills; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and scheduling software.
• Verifiable work references demonstrating exceptional skills and achievements including:
• High level of professionalism; Dependable, results-focused and ethical
• History of delivering on projects and commitments and strong communication with internal stakeholders (e.g. Superintendents) and externally with Owner, Architect/Engineer, and subcontractors
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and planning skills
• Excellent customer service orientation and verbal written communication skills
• Successful completion of post-offer background and drug screens

Salary: $80,000 - $88,000 DOE

This position will work from our Englewood Office at 2270 W Bates Ave., Englewood, CO 80110.  

Looking for candidate to start April /May of 2026.

Benefits: Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and options for STD, LTD, 401K, HSA, Section 125, Paid Time Off, and holidays, bonus compensation, service awards, & a fitness program.

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Englewood Mailing address: 2270 W Bates Ave. Englewood, CO 80110

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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.

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our customers critical needs.  Location: Aurora, CO

What You Will Do

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join our team.

As aSenior System Safety Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs
• Performing MIL-STD-882E System Safety Program tasks and analyses, or customer’s approved equivalent
• Coordinating with customer safety representatives, applying methods, standards, and techniques to provide clarification of system requirements to software, hardware, and test personnel to ensure design and architecture considerations are appropriately allocated to the system and horizontally integrated across the development teams
• Coordinating with customer safety representatives to gain safety approval from appropriate Safety Review Board authorities
• Working across all integrated product teams and lines to properly eliminate hazards or provide effective controls
• Collaborating with Program Management and government approval authorities from program startup through production to demilitarization and disposal backgrounds
• Performing System Safety planning, hazard analyses, and design analyses
• Briefing safety considerations at technical reviews and as part of the safety approval process
• Interpreting system requirements, customer specifications and military standards
• Preparing internal and customer reports describing various analyses relevant to the System Safety program
• Collaborating across multiple disciplines to gain a full understanding of product architecture and design
• Interfacing with other engineering functions: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering
• Managing System Safety Working Group(s) between key Raytheon and Customer representatives
• Ability to work on Special Access Program(s)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with System Safety Engineering and/or Software Safety Engineering
• Experience with complex systems and evaluating them for risk
• An active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E System Safety Program tasks and analyses, involving management (task series 100), analysis (task series 200), evaluation (task series 300), and verification (task series 400).  This includes hardware and software safety related tasks 
• Experience with DoD System Safety Programs e.g. MIL-STD-882 / DO-178
• Experience with presentation skills
• Experience solving complex problems by leveraging available resources and research material
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development
• Experience interfacing with Human Systems Integration showcasing execution of Human Factors Engineering tasking involving MIL-STD-1472. 
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, System Safety Working Groups

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible

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 the ability to obtain 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:  
• Relocation Eligible

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.

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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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.

As a Principal System Safety Engineer, you will be accountable for the establishment and execution of the major safety programs.  The Safety Lead is a technical expert in missile safety as well as a project manager who establishes and monitors safety program execution, leads program safety teams, and interfaces with program & functional leadership.  This requires advanced application of MIL-STD 882E for System Safety (hardware, software, firmware, and personnel) for DoD Missile systems, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience as well as project management experience and leadership.  Location: Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Principal System Safety Engineer to join us onsite as a Safety Lead with proven experience in executing all aspects of system safety.

• Developing and implementing one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs involving management (task series 100), analysis (task series 200), evaluation (task series 300), and verification (task series 400).
• Practical application of project management skills: 
  • Create/update the strategy for the program to meet all its milestones with system safety features integrated into the product in compliance with contract and awarded funding.  
  • Create a schedule and integrate safety tasks and activities into program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). 
  • Plan/manage the safety program effort within the Program IMS. 
  • Understanding of the safety budget and tasking through close coordination with the responsible CAM / IPTL / product owner, including EACs. 
  • Mentor junior safety engineers.    
• Actively engage in engineering review boards, and configuration control boards to stay on top of design changes and assess impacts to the established safety program.  
• Establish on-going feedback loop with functional and program management.  
• Lead & coordinate System Safety Working Group(s) between key Raytheon and Customer representatives.
• Escalate risks to the appropriate level and follow through on corrective actions.  
• Interpret system requirements, customer specifications and military standards, to recommend compliance strategies to program leadership: Chief Engineer, Program Manager, Integrated Product Team Lead, etc. 
• Working across all integrated product teams and lines to properly eliminate hazards or provide effective controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across a range of engineering functions to identify and mitigate risks: Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Environmental Safety, & Health, Human Systems Interfaces, Test Engineering.  
• Analysis of engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics assessing fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety requirements compliance.
• Collaborate with Program Management and government approval authorities from design, fabrication, integration and test, production to demilitarization and disposal phases
• Manage safety-related interactions with suppliers and/or subcontractors.   
• Innovate better safety solutions.  
• Identify best practices to improve overall safety culture at Raytheon.  
• Understand and shape system safety/Human System Interfaces postures across the lifecycle (design, integration/ test, flight test, production, field, returns). 

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 developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E System Safety Program tasks and analyses, involving management (task series 100), analysis (task series 200), evaluation (task series 300), and verification (task series 400).  This includes hardware and software safety related tasks.
• Experience with DoD System Safety Programs e.g. MIL-STD-882 / DO-178.
• Experience with presentation skills to brief safety status to safety approval authority at technical reviews, safety review boards, and others as part of the safety approval process.
• Experience managing a safety program.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders across a range of engineering functions to identify and mitigate risks.
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with briefing at the military safety review board.
• Experience with system and software safety implementation in Agile Development environment.
• Experience with interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage a safety program and provide directions to support safety personnel.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development.
• Experience interfacing with Human Systems Integration showcasing execution of Human Factors Engineering tasking involving MIL-STD-1472. 
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, System Safety Working Groups.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible

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 the ability to obtain 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:  
• Relocation Eligible

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.

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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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.

This Chief Engineer (CE) role leads a a program within the Space-Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (S-ISR)/Integrated Intelligence & Warfighter Support (I2WS) portfolio that provides high-impact software services to the Intelligence Community (IC) mission. The CE is responsible for all aspects of the technical baseline to include architecture, design, SW development, test and delivery using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.

The successful candidate must have a proven track-record of leading technically challenging programs with direct customer-facing responsibilities while also leading engineers across multiple cross-functional Agile Development Teams. This program team is dispersed across multiple sites, and some travel is expected.

What You Will Do

Customer

• Recognized SME and directly involved in Proprietary customer engagements to support Program objectives.

• Support front end of the business activities, to include working with customers to understand their needs, helping to shape future work, and developing strong positive relationships with the customer community

Business Capture

• Lead pursuit shaping and capture in the broader strategic business area to include Acquisition Transformation Strategy initiatives.

• Work with program management to innovate high-value, low-cost, yet quick-turn customer solutions.

• Accountable for participating in and leading Gates and Engineering Bid Reviews (EBR) and coordinating with leadership to ensure reviews are scheduled in accordance with approve Delegation of Authority (DOA).

Execution

• Technical Lead in the area of digital signal processing (DSP).

• Ensure program success collaborating with program management, finance, supply chain, contracts, and other functions/disciplines, consistent with the CE responsibilities.

• Reviews and approve program technical baselines, ensuring program phase appropriateness.

• Ensure collaboration between teams to achieve cost/schedule/performance efficiencies.

• Review and approve engineering execution risk mitigations and opportunity capture plans, ensure alignment to work being performed.

• Ensure program-level Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and ad hoc review boards are thoroughly implemented with appropriate frequency.

• Accountable for providing engineering inputs to Program Estimate At Completions (EACs) and Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs).

• Lead outstanding program execution, metrics collection, analysis and reporting.

People

• Ensure base program and task order deliveries are staffed with appropriate engineering skillsets.

• Review and communicate staffing demand for the base program, task order deliveries, and in anticipation program modifications.

• Develop and maintain a Chief Engineer succession plan, actively mentor potential successors.

Process & Policy

• Ensure the program's engineering leads and engineering personnel are following approved program processes, procedures and contractual requirements.

• Request and lead engineering reviews and customer technical meetings, ensuring they are appropriate to the scope and phase of the program (e.g. Operational Readiness Review, Increment Planning, etc.).

• Accountable to plan, develop, and review program estimates at complete, bids, milestone reviews, and gates per the approved S-ISR Delegation of Authority, or as otherwise directed by the Program Area Chief Engineer (PACE).

• If failures occur, ensure Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action (FRACA) implementation is thorough, addresses systemic issues (if any), and is in accordance with company policy.

What You Will Learn

• Front End of the Business workflow and how to position the program to capture additional business.

• Lead a dispersed team effectively.

• Where to best apply the adoption of AI into the program efforts.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. 

• Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP).

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI 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

• Business capture experience.

• Experience with AI/ML.

• Experience with cloud architecture.

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.

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:  

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.

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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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.

In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing section of software engineers while also serving as the Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), responsible for managing scope, schedule, and budget across critical program efforts. You’ll provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership, balancing technical execution with people development to drive performance and mission success. This role sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and program delivery, requiring a strong grasp of software development, team coordination, and disciplined program management.

This is an onsite role located in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do

• Cost, schedule, and technical execution.

• Earned value management and status reporting.

• Technical and programmatic direction.

• Schedule definition and management.

• Risk and opportunity management.

• IPT level systems engineering.

• Staff planning.

• Agile and DevOps process definition and execution.

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certified within 6 months of starting.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of relevant software leadership experience.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and/or equivalent experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and DevOps. Scaled Agile (SAFe) experience is preferred.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with program processes and activities such as program startup, Integrated Master Schedules with budget allocation, WBSs, Earned Value, EACs, LREs, variance analyses, Scrum/Agile development, and software development planning.

• Experience with satellite command and control principles

• Experience with onboarding new work, proposals, and BOE development.

• Experience with satellite data processing and operations.

• Experience leading major milestone reviews.

• Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycles.

• Knowledge and understanding of systems engineering functions such as TPMs, operations concept development, requirements management, interface definition and control, and technical risk management.

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.

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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:  

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.

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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