Section Lead, SE&TC Engineering Labs

RTX•Tucson, AZ

6d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Lab, Test Facilities and Flight Ops department is seeking a Section Lead for Engineering Labs. Reporting to the Department Lead within the Test Capabilities department, the Section Lead will interface with Lab Leads, Integrated Product Team Leads, Program Managers, Department Managers, and other stakeholders, working with multidisciplinary design teams across multiple projects. The Section Lead will oversee a lab section and lead implementation of key Engineering Lab Council strategic projects. The role also oversees the effective day-to-day operation of multiple Engineering Labs through the Lab Leads, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement. Responsibilities cover Raytheon’s Northeast Engineering Labs, including locations in Pelham, New Hampshire; Portsmouth, Rhode Island; and Massachusetts. The position is based in Tewksbury and requires travel to multiple Northeast locations.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience leading and managing project teams within a lab environment.
Experience with Environmental Health and Safety processes, including OSHA and/or SD requirements.
Experience with security compliance and government regulations, including NISPOM and/or JAFAN standards.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before starting; active existing DoD TS/SCI clearance required on day one.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to travel to multiple Northeast locations.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in collaboration with Section Leads, Lab Leads, and customers.
Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Applied work experience interfacing directly with customers in an engineering environment.
Proficiency in written and oral communication.
Subject Matter Expertise in one or more of ESD, EHS, NISPOM, JAFAN, or Foreign Object Elimination.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Program Management certification at any level.
Experience in communication, interpersonal collaboration, and analytical tasks.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Six years of experience supporting functional management and program leadership within a professional organization.
Knowledge and experience maintaining compliance within labs.
Experience in audit/assessment preparation and support services.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 15–20 Lab Leads across multiple labs and locations.
Ensure management, coordination, and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices within labs.
Oversee Property and Metrology Management tasks performed by Lab Leads.
Perform cost analyses, monitor task completion, and ensure required supplies are procured within approved budgets.
Conduct Engineering Lab Compliance audits (ELOE).
Prepare for assessments, lead audits, and assist in developing long-range department objectives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for information flow from upper management to Lab Leads.
Develop and implement communication plans and provide consulting support to Lab Leads and functional leadership.
Lead implementation of Engineering Lab Council strategic projects and oversee lab day-to-day operations, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
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.