Technical Director – Close Combat and Maneuvers

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Technical Director leading surface-to-surface strike technologies development at Raytheon. Collaborating with government and industry partners to innovate and enhance defense capabilities.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the generation of new surface-to-surface strike technologies and apply the broad resources of Raytheon and Partners to maturation of those technologies
Mature through investment and smart partnerships advanced composable kinetic close combat and next-generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile solutions
Develop and champion a long-term technical roadmap for the portfolio anticipating future customer needs and technology advancements
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with potential applications to the portfolio, including areas like advanced mobility, autonomy, composable power, navigation fusion, and advanced communications
Lead and participate in strategic capture efforts, provide technical expertise and guidance for proposal development
Identify strategic investment and corporate development opportunities to accelerate technology maturation and expand market presence
Cultivate relationships with key technical personnel within government agencies, research institutions, and industry partners
Represent Raytheon at technical conferences, symposia, and customer meetings as a thought leader
Mentor and guide engineering staff, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
Monitor and analyze competitor activities, identifying potential threats and opportunities
Oversee Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects, ensuring alignment with the overall technical strategy
Collaborate with Program Mangers and Chief Engineers to ensure smooth transition of new technologies into existing programs
Lead technical responses for White Papers, Request for Information, and Requests for Proposals associated with new growth opportunities
Develop technology demonstration plans and interface with external partners and customers to mature those plans
Drive the execution of that strategy across multiple programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
a minimum of 12 years of prior technology development experience
Experience developing and implementing new products, processes, and standards
Experience with multi-pronged technology development utilizing company internal investment funds
Experience developing and delivering executive level communications
Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

technology developmentproduct developmentprocess implementationadvanced mobilityautonomycomposable powernavigation fusionadvanced communicationstechnical roadmap developmenttechnology demonstration

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingcommunicationinnovationtechnical expertisecollaborationanalysisguidance

Certifications

U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance