Section Leader - Naval Power

RTX•San Antonio, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) team in San Diego is seeking a Section Leader to support the career development, engagement, and performance of engineers. In this role, you will ensure effective staffing across programs while fostering a healthy, productive team culture. You will support elements of program development, engineering testing, integration, field testing, production, system deployment, and/or post deployment support across the product lifecycle. Section Leader responsibilities are performed part-time, and candidates must also hold a full-time technical or program role within the department. This role will be based out of San Diego, CA. By serving as a Section Leader, you will gain valuable leadership experience, strengthen your coaching and people-development skills, and build broader organizational awareness. This role offers the opportunity to influence staffing decisions, support team growth, and collaborate closely with functional and program leadership. Section Leaders also expand their professional network, deepen their understanding of workforce planning, and enhance their visibility across the department—all while continuing to advance in their primary technical or program role.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in systems, software, integration and/or test.
Experience leading technical teams.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing early-career engineers, with the ability to build a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Prior involvement in staffing, workforce planning, or talent assessment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and balance program responsibilities with functional duties.
Familiarity with performance management processes and goal-setting frameworks.
Experience working across multiple programs or business areas, with the ability to influence without direct authority and partner effectively with various stakeholders.
Interest in shaping team culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and career development for section members.
Lead recurring performance discussions, including goal setting and structured feedback.
Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment that promotes growth and retention.
Partner with program and functional leadership to assess workforce needs and address staffing challenges.
Advocate for continuous improvement across engineering teams, workflows, and culture.
Manage key administrative responsibilities including timekeeping, training compliance, and salary planning.
Support department- and directorate-level initiatives.
Ensure adherence to RTX values, policies, and engineering best practices.
Work as a technical lead or individual contributor; Section Leader duties account for approximately 10% of the employee’s time.
Travel domestically, up to 20%.