Director, Surveillance Equipment & Maintenance and Calibration

RTX•McKinney, TX

2d•$186,200 - $353,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Test Calibration and Equipment Maintenance is responsible for the accuracy, reliability, and readiness of test and manufacturing equipment across Raytheon’s Surveillance Portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Surveillance Operations, this leader oversees engineers, support staff, and technicians; directs equipment maintenance strategies; establishes calibration standards; and advances operational excellence. The role is based onsite in McKinney, Texas. It requires flexibility to work beyond a typical 40-hour workweek and domestic travel of up to 15%.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 14 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 12 years of experience.
Experience in manufacturing, test equipment calibration, maintenance, engineering, and/or operations.
Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance before starting; U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Department of Defense or aerospace environment.
Experience managing large teams and complex technical operations.
Experience with Six Sigma, CORE, Lean Manufacturing, diagnostics, and continuous improvement.
Experience with government and defense industry standards, including MIL-STD and FAR/DFAR requirements.
Experience with calibration standards, measurement science, and test methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the strategy for test equipment calibration and maintenance across the Surveillance Portfolio.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align equipment performance with program requirements.
Improve calibration processes and technologies to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
Manage budgets and resource allocation for calibration laboratories and maintenance activities.
Develop and mentor a high-performing team of technicians, engineers, and managers.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations in calibration and maintenance operations.
Provide senior leadership with updates and reports on equipment readiness and operational metrics.