Effector Production Section Leader

RTX•Tucson, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets where you will be part of a global team working together to solve some of the most demanding challenges on the planet. We are the world's largest developer, producer and integrator of weapon systems. In fact, we have produced over one million missiles in our history. Military in more than 50 countries look to us for a high-quality product portfolio that includes missiles, smart munitions, projectiles, kinetic kill vehicles and directed energy weapons. What You Will Do The Airborne Effector Production (AEP) within Hardware function is responsible for electronics subsystems for all Airborne production products. This includes staff with RF, Power, Digital and mixed signal electronics experience. The job responsibilities of this AEP Section Leader position include managing and mentoring engineers who are Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) on various programs. The section leader will guide a section of 15 to 20 AEP engineers. This includes hiring, staffing, performance evaluations, mentoring/coaching, expense reports and timecard approvals. Section leader will also have leadership responsibility in a AEP programs. The responsibility is split between functional (10%-20%) and program (80%-90%) tasking.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics. (STEM degree)
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience with progressing leadership roles.
Experience with RF subsystem development, including design, analysis, and/or test.
Experience spearheading a technical team, including, but not limited to: role of task lead, IPTL or Engineering Lead
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance: Secret - Current

Nice To Haves

MS in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Equivalent
Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle
Experience in troubleshooting electronics systems
Coaching, teaching and/or mentoring skills
Strong emotional intelligence skills (i.e., self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social awareness, relationship management)
Experience in creation and/or improvement of engineering development processes
Excellent track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent organizational, planning, and coordination skills
Strong engineering development discipline and process advocacy
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
An active and in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance
The ability to acquire a Special Access Programs Clearance

Responsibilities

managing and mentoring engineers who are Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) on various programs
guide a section of 15 to 20 AEP engineers
hiring
staffing
performance evaluations
mentoring/coaching
expense reports and timecard approvals
leadership responsibility in a AEP programs