SETC Effectors Department Leader

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

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 Effectors Center is currently searching for a Department Leader to manage the Naval Power / Naval Air Missiles (NP/NAM) Department. This department leader will lead a growing team of approximately 150+ engineers tasked with responsibility for a broad range of technical engineering leadership support for the department and center. This includes oversight at development gate reviews, test readiness Reviews, performance reviews, and EAC reviews which ensure the integrity of the design, integration, verification and test processes, as well as the team’s overall execution performance. The department is responsible for ensuring that complex systems and subsystems function together as intended, meeting customer and program requirements. This involves the planning, execution, and verification of integration and testing activities, including system-level tests, to validate performance, reliability, and compliance with specifications. The department plays a critical role in identifying and resolving issues early, driving program success, and delivering high-quality, mission-ready solutions.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience.
System engineering, integration, test, and verification experience.
Experience in a technical leadership role with direct reports and/or managing multiple programs/projects.
Experience in a functional leadership role.
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.
DoD Clearance: Secret
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering or STEM field
Multi-disciplined engineering background providing knowledge of related technologies and products
Experience leading cultural and organizational change.
Strong judgment and decision-making abilities.
Strong experience effectively working multiple tasks and priorities, with excellent follow-through and persistence to complete tasks.
Strong interpersonal & communication skills (verbal & written).
Understand effective talent development, hiring and staffing processes.
Experience with hiring and personnel management.
Experience with critical conversations.
Strong understanding of Raytheon processes.
Experience in developing and/or testing missile components.
Understanding of EV metrics (CPI, SPI, TCPI, BAC, EAC, LRE, etc.).
Experience in risk and opportunity management.

Responsibilities

Define the strategic direction for the Department pertaining to managing Systems Engineering and Integration & Test personnel while aligning department objectives with overall business goals and program requirements.
Manage resource planning and allocation, ensuring the right skills and tools are available to support current and future program needs.
Chair various critical reviews such as Design and Test Reviews.
Collaborate across domains and with directorate lead system engineers and test architects to define optimum test strategies for assigned programs.
Support proposals, review basis of estimates (BOE’s) and support Engineering Proposal Reviews.
Continuous improvement and enhancement of Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) processes to achieve cycle time and cost reductions.
Collaborate with domain Chief Technologists in the resolution of issues, technical resource development and capability roadmaps.
Develop partnerships across Raytheon Engineering, Raytheon Technologies, industry, and academia to facilitate strategic capability development.
Support business needs through appropriate hiring and staffing.
Ensure appropriate staff development through effective performance management including goal setting, career development, training, and developmental task assignments.
Provide effective guidance, coaching and leadership to Section Leads for effective execution of the design and development process.
Support leadership alignment to define and achieve the strategic vision for the Effectors Center and the SE&TC organization.
Provide appropriate staffing of personnel through hiring and utilization of existing skilled staff members to meet program demands and skillset match.
Conduct personnel performance development assessments including compensation for merit, awards recognition, and promotions.
Champion trust and respect, ethics, and diversity initiatives within the organization.