RF Product Development Engineering Section Leader

RTX•Tucson, AZ

3d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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. The Hardware Engineering Team provides engineering design & development services to a wide range of products within Raytheon. The Critical Item Production Readiness (CPR) department is dedicated to ensuring that every product we develop is designed with its entire production lifecycle in mind. By integrating principles of manufacturability, assembly, scalability, and cost management, we aim to achieve production excellence while meeting the highest standards of quality and reliability. The CPR Department is seeking an RF Product Development Engineering (PDE) Section Leader with experience in RF circuit card and printed circuit producibility as well as experience in the electrical design process to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of professional engineering experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware development for RF PCB and CCA technologies, including sourcing, manufacturing process development, and production support for new hardware
Working knowledge of the defense hardware development lifecycle, including IPC and MIL specifications, design guides, BOM development/management, and leading cross-functional teams or projects
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government–issued security clearance
U.S. citizenship (required for clearance eligibility)
Willingness to travel to suppliers

Nice To Haves

Strong technical expertise in PCB manufacturing, CCA assembly, and missile subsystem development
Proven leadership of Integrated Product Teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating across multiple disciplines and levels of management
Ability to apply broad, multi-disciplinary technical knowledge with minimal direction
Demonstrated ability to plan projects, manage risk, and align cross-functional stakeholders
Familiarity with EEE parts used in extreme impulse and exo-atmospheric environments
Solid understanding of PCB design, manufacturing, and assembly
Experience driving collaboration across engineering disciplines to meet program objectives
Knowledge of IPC and MIL specifications, design guides, component standards, QPLs, and QMLs
Proficiency in project management (scheduling, financials, resources)
Experience with BOM/database tools such as CROMA, cPDM, EDM, eCIMS, and MS Access
Working knowledge of PRISM/Kinaxis
Ability to solve complex technical problems, innovate, and lead major project activities
Experience working with supply chain, operations, quality, reliability, and program management
Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

Lead performance management and career development for team members, including management of a team skills matrix, professional development, and establishment of team specialized in RF Technology
Support hiring efforts, including résumé screening and conducting interviews
Drive and contribute to department initiatives, goals, and continuous improvement
Ensure effective and efficient program execution by engaging closely with program IPTs to reduce risk and cost
Serve as an active member of the functional leadership team, supporting business activities within the Hardware Engineering organization
Participate in gate and design reviews to ensure robust technical execution of RF Products
Provide oversight of producibility, prototyping, and supplier‑focused technical activities across the hardware development lifecycle—driving Critical Item/Technology action plans, leading NPI implementation, developing producibility strategies, managing DFMA and cost‑reduction efforts, assessing supplier technical capability and readiness, monitoring manufacturing risks and yield metrics, coordinating cross‑functional alignment, and presenting producibility analyses when required.
Collaborate and interface across all levels of the organization and multiple engineering and support disciplines, including Electrical Design, ECAD, Component Engineering, Design Integrity, Cables and Harnessing, Mechanical Design, Materials and Process, Suppliers, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, Planning, Configuration Management, and Labs