Director of Engineering

Raytheon needs a Director of Engineering in AZ who can argue passionately about Written Communication, then commit to whatever the team decides. You'll bring 10 years of Git, and in return get $145,000 - $215,000, a supportive team, and the freedom to drive your own results.

Key Responsibilities

• Backfill Next.js test coverage on the riskiest corners of Raytheon's codebase
• Keep Raytheon's GraphQL CI under ten minutes so Yuma, AZ engineers stay in flow
• Coordinate releases with stakeholders across Yuma, AZ and remote teams
• Ensure code quality through automated linting, testing, and static analysis
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents across Nginx-based applications
• Stress-test Elasticsearch systems until they bend, then harden where they cracked
• Land Stress Management performance wins Raytheon can measure in AZ retention numbers

What You'll Bring

• Comfort steering technology conversations toward a decision
• Reliable, accountable, and committed to following through
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information
• Adaptability and resilience when facing shifting requirements
• Comfort interpreting data and translating findings into clear recommendations

Raytheon treats Yuma, AZ as both home and laboratory, prototyping human-first technology ideas no larger rival would risk. At Raytheon you can challenge your skip-level's plan and still get a thank-you for it.

Pay is $145,000 - $215,000, growth is structured, mentorship is personal, and the flexible temporary schedule is non-negotiable in your favor.

The team just got the green light to hire, and this Director of Engineering role is first up.

Come find out why people stay at Raytheon once they get here; the Director of Engineering door is open.

• Elasticsearch
• React
• Express.js
• Git
• Nginx
• Next.js
• GraphQL
• Rust
• Stress Management
• Written Communication
• Multitasking

• Annual salary reviews
• 20% time for personal projects
• LinkedIn Learning access
• 401(k) matching
• On-site fitness center
• Paid personal days
• Parental leave

This Temporary role in Yuma, AZ closes 2026-12-13.