Sr. Production Hardware Team Lead

RTX•Tucson, AZ

15d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Production Hardware Team Lead functions as a Production Electrical Team Lead on a production program, leading the Electrical Team and supporting cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization. The role provides technical support to 5–10 engineers, with an emphasis on engineering task execution, technical rigor, mentorship, and training. It coordinates with the Electrical Team Lead on cross-functional priorities and supports design reviews, schedule risk management, red rack burn down, supplier coordination, documentation, compliance, testing and validation, peer reviews, and continuous improvement. The position works with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve issues arising during production, testing, and integration. It is onsite in Tucson, Arizona, on first shift, with less than 25% annual travel and a 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in RF, analog, digital, and/or mixed-signal circuit design or analysis, digital signal processing, debugging, and failure investigations.
Production engineering experience involving design, analysis, fabrication, or troubleshooting of missile hardware, including systematic problem solving, failure investigations, or Root Cause and Corrective Action.
Professional written and verbal communication skills, including creating and presenting technical content to cross-functional peers, leaders, suppliers, and customers.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date; the posting also states the ability to obtain an interim clearance is required before the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FPGA integration and implementation.
Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or equivalent.
Production process knowledge of CCA, EO, RF, Seeker Sensor, or electronic subsystems, including circuit design, CCA assembly, electrical test, and supplier or sub-tier supplier support.
Effective organization and emotional intelligence.
Systems thinking and strong problem-solving skills in alignment with the OCE.
Technical support experience with test equipment, test automation scripting, test conduction, sensor control, printed circuit board fabrication, circuit card assembly processes, and related industry specifications.
Experience with subsystems integration and test, post-test flight analysis, problem investigation, Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods for production yield improvement, technical writing, formal presentations, and implementing Engineering Change Notices.
Experience with software or firmware languages such as Python, C, Basis, Java, VHDL, or Verilog.
Experience leading technical teams, including technical oversight and direction, cost estimation, tracking and reporting, coordination, preparation of detailed technical team reports, and proposal support.
Certification for Basis of Estimate generation.
Certification for Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

Lead the Electrical Team on a production program while supporting cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
Provide technical support to 5–10 engineers, focusing on engineering task execution, technical rigor, mentorship, and training.
Coordinate cross-functional prioritization with the Electrical Team Lead.
Participate in or support design reviews, schedule risk management, red rack burn down, supplier coordination, documentation, compliance, testing and validation, peer reviews, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve production, testing, and integration issues.

Benefits

Relocation assistance is available.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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.