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RTX · 19 hours ago

Obsolescence Engineering IPT Lead

US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

RTX is a leader in aerospace and defense, committed to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. The Obsolescence Engineering IPT Lead will lead a cross-functional team of engineers to manage obsolescence initiatives, ensuring program continuity and addressing lifecycle challenges.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team of 7-10 engineers specializing in obsolescence management, including mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering disciplines

Develop and execute obsolescence mitigation strategies to ensure program and production continuity

Perform lifecycle analysis for critical components, identify at-risk parts, and recommend redesign or procurement alternatives

Partner with suppliers to identify and qualify replacement parts or redesign solutions in response to end-of-life (EOL) notifications

Interface with program chief engineers, manufacturing teams, and value stream leadership to ensure alignment on obsolescence priorities and solutions

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management to address obsolescence risks and maintain desired production throughput and yield rates

Maintain material and labor budgets for obsolescence-related activities and report deviations regularly to program leadership

Manage project tracking systems to monitor obsolescence-related actions and hold team members accountable for deliverables

Innovate and implement process improvements to reduce obsolescence risks across multiple programs and factories, including Andover and Tucson facilities

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, to support critical reviews and mitigate supply chain constraints

Execute qualification efforts for replacement components or system redesigns driven by obsolescence

Drive collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cross-discipline teams to ensure technical alignment and risk mitigation

Recognize and celebrate team achievements and contributions

Qualification

Obsolescence managementLifecycle analysisProgram management toolsBudget managementEVMS certificationMulti-disciplinary team managementSupplier engagementProcess improvementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

Experience in obsolescence management, lifecycle analysis/management, sustainment engineering/management, and/or reliability, availability, maintainability (RAM) engineering

Experience with program management tools: EVMS, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity Management

Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and/or financial performance report generation

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

Secret - Current security clearance

Preferred

Experience in managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams

EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent to Raytheon PM Level 6 certification

Experience with Bill of Material scrubbing and/or DMSMS tools (HIS Markit Tools - CAPS Expert, BOM Intelligence or SiliconExpert, Z2Data, Arena PLM / Area QMS, and/or Accuris.)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and present obsolescence solutions to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Experience with design refresh cycles, qualification of alternate parts, and supplier engagement to address obsolescence challenges

Demonstrated understanding of engineering development, transition to production, and sustainment in aerospace or defense industries

Experience in small program execution

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees