Engineering Services Business Lead

Employer description

Date Posted:

2026-11-10 Country:

United States of America Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401 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:

DoD Clearance: Secret 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. 

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 Multidisciplinary Integrated Systems Department (MISD) supports Raytheon by providing world class technical expertise and engineering leadership to drive the design and development of world-class Air and Missile Defense Systems, Sensors, and Effectors. We lead all aspects of Engineering Services and Systems Engineering that drive the development of complex systems to support Raytheon’s Land and Air Defense Systems business area from our Huntsville, AL location. 

 

Job Summary

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks. Plans and executes experiments and gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes to support engineering disciplines. Analyzes, maintains, compiles and formats data and design changes. Produces drawings, reports and engineering documentation.

The Engineering Service Business Lead serves as a key operational and business management leader within the Engineering organization, driving proposal execution, engineering financial performance, workforce planning, and cross-functional coordination across development and production programs. This role partners closely with Engineering functional leadership, Chief Engineers, Program Management, Finance, and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to ensure effective proposal planning, disciplined Earned Value Management (EVM) execution, workforce forecasting, staffing alignment, and engineering resource management.

The successful candidate will lead engineering proposal activities, support engineering cost and schedule planning across multiple programs, provide financial coaching to engineering CAMs, facilitate workforce planning and staffing strategy, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and excellence.

 

What You Will Do

As the Engineering Services Business Lead, you will serve as the primary business and operational focal point between Engineering, Program Management, and Finance to ensure successful proposal execution, disciplined program performance, effective workforce planning, and strong engineering business operations. You will lead proposal coordination efforts, support engineering financial performance across multiple contracts, facilitate workforce planning and staffing strategy, and provide coaching to engineering CAMs and functional leaders.

You will play a critical role in shaping engineering business strategy by ensuring the organization has the right resources, staffing plans, and financial rigor necessary to meet both current program commitments and future growth objectives. Through collaboration with engineering leadership, finance, and program teams, you will help drive informed decisions that optimize execution, affordability, workforce readiness, and organizational success.

 

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Leadership

Lead engineering proposal activities and coordinate engineering inputs across multiple functional disciplines including Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Logistics & Component Engineering.Develop, integrate, and manage engineering Basis of Estimates (BOEs), staffing plans, schedules, and cost inputs for proposal efforts.Coordinate and facilitate Engineering Bid and Proposal Reviews (EBPRs) with engineering functional leadership and program stakeholders.Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, and Engineering leads to ensure proposal compliance, affordability, and competitive positioning.Support proposal strategy development and execution throughout the business capture lifecycle.Ensure engineering resource requirements and workforce availability are considered during proposal planning and execution.
Engineering Financial and Program Execution

Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for engineering production support activities across multiple contracts.Lead development and management of engineering Estimates at Complete (EACs), forecasts, staffing plans, and budget execution activities.Partner with Engineering Chiefs and functional managers to provide engineering financial planning and execution support.Monitor engineering performance metrics, identify risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions to achieve program objectives.Ensure compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and company financial processes.Develop and maintain engineering workforce forecasts, staffing plans, and resource projections in support of current and future program requirements.Support development and maintenance of Workforce Forecast Planning (WFP) data to ensure alignment between program demands, engineering capacity, and financial commitments.Analyze staffing trends, labor utilization, and resource constraints to identify workforce risks and recommend mitigation strategies.Coordinate engineering staffing requirements across multiple programs and contracts to optimize resource utilization and execution performance.
CAM Development and Strategic Financial Leadership

Provide financial coaching, mentoring, and guidance to engineering CAMs across the organization.Support CAMs in EAC development, variance analysis, forecasting, and budget management activities.Drive consistency in engineering financial management practices and improve overall CAM effectiveness.Identify strategic opportunities to optimize engineering resource utilization, productivity, and cost performance.Partner with engineering leadership to develop long-range planning and execution strategies.Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, labor demand forecasting, hiring priorities, and skill mix optimization.Support engineering leadership in translating business growth objectives into actionable staffing and resource strategies.Facilitate engineering financial reviews and help strengthen organizational business acumen across engineering teams.
Engineering Operations and Organizational Excellence

Facilitate engineering onboarding, training, and workforce development initiatives.Lead engineering workforce planning reviews and staffing discussions across engineering disciplines.Maintain and improve engineering SharePoint sites, collaboration tools, standard work products, and knowledge management resources.Maintain workforce planning tools, reports, and metrics to provide visibility into staffing levels, forecasted demand, hiring needs, and resource availability.Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Functional Management, and Program Leadership to support hiring, onboarding, and workforce growth initiatives.Support organizational communications, process improvement initiatives, and engineering business operations activities.Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to improve engineering visibility and decision-making.Coordinate cross-functional activities that promote efficient execution and continuous improvement across the engineering organization. 

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience.Experience in engineering project management, program management, engineering operations, finance, or business management.Experience with proposal development, cost estimation, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development.Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) activities.Experience with workforce planning, staffing management, and/or resource forecasting. 

Qualifications We Prefer

Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.Ability to influence stakeholders and drive execution across multiple organizations.Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment.Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.Demonstrated experience leading engineering proposal efforts on defense or aerospace programs.Strong knowledge of EVMS principles, EAC development, forecasting, and variance analysis.Experience supporting production programs and engineering sustainment activities.Experience mentoring and developing CAMs and engineering business professionals.Experience supporting engineering business operations, financial planning, and program execution within a matrixed organization.Experience with developing strategic business recommendations for engineering leadership.Ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead organizational improvement initiatives. 

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 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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