Radar Production Design Support Section Lead

RTX•Plano, TX

1d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon’s Airborne RF Electronics EE Department is seeking a Section Leader for the Processing Production Design Support team in Plano, Texas. The team supports production of radar processors, modules, interconnects, and test software design. The Section Leader leads approximately 15 direct reports in the Airborne RF Electronics Design Department, mentoring and validating work products, supporting staff training and career development, assigning duties, and conducting performance reviews. The role supports the Department Manager in executing engineering goals, helps assemble department proposals and supporting Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and participates in program and peer reviews. The successful candidate will have experience in production and sustainment of radar hardware and test assets, and will also contribute directly as a task lead or individual contributor. Section Leader duties account for approximately 20% of the employee’s time. This is an onsite position in Plano, Texas. An active and transferable U.S. government Top Secret security clearance is required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience must include a combination of engineering team leadership, radar hardware production and sustainment products and processes, and assistance with proposal efforts, engineering reviews, and program and/or customer reviews.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with or proficiency in production and sustainment operating systems.
Experience planning and executing work products, including detailed program plans, statements of work (SOW), schedules, budgets, Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
Experience engaging stakeholders in developing and executing project work packages and successfully managing scope, schedule, and budget.
Proficiency in Earned Value (EV).
Experience working in a matrix organization.
Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing responsibilities and efforts in a fast-paced environment.
Skill in fostering team collaboration, morale, and engagement to build a cohesive, high-performing organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Current program clearance.

Responsibilities

Manage performance and career development activities.
Support hiring efforts, including resume reviews and interviews.
Oversee direct line management activities, including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition.
Collaborate and communicate with other sections and teams.
Support department- and directorate-level initiatives.
Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
Oversee resolution of personnel issues.
Manage employee timecards.
Manage team staffing assignments.
Adhere to and ensure alignment with Raytheon Values and Behaviors.
Work as a technical lead or individual contributor in addition to Section Leader duties.
Mentor team members and validate their work products.
Support staff training and career development, assign employee duties, and conduct performance reviews.
Support the Airborne RF Electronics Design Department Manager in executing engineering goals.
Assist with department proposal assembly and supporting Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and work product deliveries.
Participate in program and peer reviews.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.