Senior Manager Electro-Optical Integration and Test Section Lead
About The Position
The Effector-Optics Department is seeking an Engineering Section Leader (Section Head) for the EO Integration and Test Section. The role is split between supporting EO programs as an engineer (approximately 85%) and providing functional support to the section (approximately 15%). It is an onsite position in Tucson, Arizona. The Section Leader provides leadership, guidance, and technical direction to section members, working with the Department Manager and fellow Section Leaders to align objectives with department and company priorities. The role supports staffing and workforce planning, employee development, department initiatives, and EO laboratory capabilities and operations. It also includes coaching and mentoring employees, addressing performance concerns, and leading formal Mid-Year and Year-End Performance Development discussions. Engineering work supports the development, qualification, integration, verification, and production transition of advanced electro-optical imaging systems. The role leads optical and electro-mechanical alignment, integrates detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functional hardware assemblies, and develops and executes system-level test plans, automated test processes, and data acquisition tools. Additional work includes analyzing test data, modeling performance, verifying requirements, investigating root causes, maintaining test fixtures and support equipment, troubleshooting hardware, and supporting qualification and production activities. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date, and the candidate must be a U.S. citizen. The position also requires the ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
- Experience leading a team, including performance discussions and career development.
- Experience with electro-optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test.
- Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting test data.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline.
- Experience with infrared, visible, or multi-spectral imaging systems.
- Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and test automation.
- Experience developing automated test scripts and data acquisition systems.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and environmental test setups.
- Experience supporting products transitioning from development to production.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, guidance, and technical direction to EO section members, aligning section objectives with department and company priorities.
- Support hiring, staffing, and workforce planning while balancing business needs with employee growth and development.
- Drive department initiatives, promote cross-functional collaboration, and model Raytheon Values and Behaviors.
- Coach and mentor employees, address performance concerns, and support career development through feedback and critical conversations.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight of EO laboratory capabilities and operations.
- Solicit and compile employee performance feedback and lead formal Mid-Year and Year-End Performance Development discussions.
- Support development, qualification, integration, verification, and production transition of advanced EO imaging systems.
- Collaborate across optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines to support subsystem integration, performance requirements, and production readiness.
- Lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment, integration, and verification of EO imaging subsystems.
- Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functional hardware assemblies.
- Develop and execute system-level test plans, automated test processes, and data acquisition tools.
- Analyze test data, develop performance models, verify requirements, and support root-cause investigations.
- Design and maintain test fixtures and support equipment, and troubleshoot component- and system-level hardware issues.
- Support qualification and production activities, including technical documentation, process improvements, yield enhancement, and technical reviews.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance available.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
