Systems Engineering Section Leader

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•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 Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Systems Engineering (SE) Department is searching for an Engineering Section Leader to join our on-site team in Tucson, Arizona. In this role, you will support SE efforts on programs, as well as spend up to 50% of your time seeking out and managing new hires into the department. This position provides an opportunity to grow your technical skillset by contributing to the development of our workforce and creating and fostering an collaborative environment.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
Experience working in the areas of system integration & test
Experience with the Performance Development process
Experience working in a matrix environment
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Math or Physics
Prior experience managing direct reports in an engineering environment
Prior experience with conducting job interviews and evaluations
Prior experience evaluating staffing levels
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a geographically dispersed team
Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar budget tracking system
Experience with Raytheon’s Proposal Capture Process (development of Basis of Estimates, etc.)
Experience with the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process
Clear communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Lead a dynamic team of engineers & meet with program leadership to identify staffing needs and rotations
Working with Talent Acquisition to generate job postings and conduct interviews
Coordinate pre-boarding and onboarding experience for new employees joining the department & identify tasking opportunities for new employees
Update, maintain, and improve requirements and requirements documentation for development and production efforts
Model the system and the system development and production processes using Cameo
Participate in Failure Investigations
Conduct Trade Studies and present results to customers
Troubleshoot and analyze hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis