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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Advanced Programs Cross Product Team Lead (CPTL) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** McKinney, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Radio-Frequency Identification, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9156021/advanced-programs-cross-product-team-lead-cptl ## About the Role * Typically requires a bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant experience with Systems Engineering that includes program execution and integration * Experience overseeing risk and identifying opportunities within complex aerospace or defense programs * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer: * Active DoD Secret clearance * Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred) * Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles * CPTL, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, or equivalent leadership role * Airborne RF systems, radar, or surveillance systems * Experience influencing technical, schedule, and financial outcomes on large, multi-year programs * Guide engineering teams through scheduled program reviews and critical technical milestones. * Proposal development, cost modeling, bid strategies, and technical volumes * Experience applying data-driven practices to facilitate complex team decision processes ## Description The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1, The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the Space and Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center is seeking a Cross Product Team Lead (CPTL) to support and execute Advanced Programs contracts. This is an onsite position located in McKinney, Texas. What You Will Do: * Own all cost, schedule, and technical execution responsibilities for assigned program scope * Lead Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, proposal inputs, staffing projections, and planning artifacts * Establish and maintain a disciplined technical baseline with effective change management practices * Develop, monitor, and manage technical performance measures and engineering metrics * Drive a rigorous Risk and Opportunity Management process across engineering teams * Serve as the primary communication conduit to executive leadership, customers, and multidisciplinary engineering IPTs * Ensure systems engineering tasks are executed within allocated budget and schedule constraints * Lead proposal development efforts, including technical volume creation, BOEs, and bid strategies * Coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure alignment, integration, and technical consistency * Make data-driven decisions that balance cost, schedule, risk, and mission needs * Engage with program management, engineering leadership, and support teams throughout contract execution * Ensure product end-result quality meets customer expectations and contractual commitments, * 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 * McKinney, Texas: Raytheon North Texas Location 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. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Hiring Technical Leaders: Promote from Within or Go External?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100167-hiring-technical-leaders-promote-from-within-or-go-external) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [Coffee with Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/341-coffee-with-developers) ## Related Articles - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer)