Chief Engineer - Space

Job Title: Chief Engineer - Space Company: Raytheon Job Category: Machine Learning Roles & Responsibilities: Sedgefield, Durham Position Role Type: Hybrid 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. As the most senior engineering leader within the NORSS team, you will serve as the organisation’s technical authority, providing strategic direction across our space portfolio and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, mission\-critical capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to influence the technical vision, growth, and long\-term success of a rapidly expanding space business. The ideal candidate will have a background with defence, academia, commercial, and scientific space exposure. You will combine deep expertise in space systems engineering with proven leadership in technology strategy, innovation, investment planning, business growth, and risk management. You will be expected to provide technical leadership at the highest level, shaping both current programmes and future capability development. We are particularly interested in candidates who have played a leading role in the development and delivery of technologies in Earth Observation, Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space\-based ISR mission architectures. Above all, you will be a technical leader with the credibility, vision and drive to inspire engineering teams, engage customers and stakeholders, and ensure the successful delivery of complex space missions that advance both customer objectives and Raytheon NORSS's strategic ambitions. This Role reports into the Space and ISR Mission Area business lead and the Head of Engineering for Software and Services. Work Location: Sedgefield, ENG, UK Availability: Full time

Raytheon brings the strength of 0-1 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. Skills and Experience \- Key Skills: Machine Learning Salary: Not disclosed