THAAD Team Lead

RTX • El Paso, MT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The CLS THAAD Team Lead leads four Field Engineers responsible for ensuring the AN/TPY-2 radar system operates at full functionality 24/7. The role requires advanced knowledge of the TPY-2 radar system and expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The Team Lead works with U.S. Army Unit Command, maintenance teams, and system engineering leads to meet mission requirements and ensure resources are available. The position requires an active SECRET security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to maintain unaccompanied deployable status. The successful candidate must be willing to travel nationally and internationally, often on short notice.

The Team Lead guides and develops the field engineering team, oversees radar deployment, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, records, and reporting, and ensures compliance with Site Operating Procedures. The role also involves coordinating with Army and engineering stakeholders, assessing team and system performance, and recommending process improvements. The candidate will learn core practices for maintaining the AN/TPY-2 Radar System and contributing to the U.S. Army CLS mission as a Maintenance Lead.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Completion of the AN/TPY-2 Core Conduct course and on-the-job training, or U.S. Army THAAD/AN/TPY-2 experience, or successful completion of training via the Raytheon Skill Bridge Program.
• At least 5 years of experience troubleshooting and conducting operational checkout of AN/TPY-2 systems.
• Documented experience in a leadership or management position.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued SECRET security clearance required before start; active and existing clearance required on day one.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• Ability to maintain unaccompanied deployable status.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, often on short notice.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in past work performance.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations well.
• Strong technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Logistics experience and ALCS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead four Field Engineers and provide guidance during all stages of radar deployment.
• Model sound leadership, decision-making, and professionalism, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Coach, train, develop, and mentor the CLS THAAD Maintenance team.
• Provide performance feedback to team members and management and maintain accountability for individual and team goals.
• Manage team schedules, including PTO hours, and assess developmental needs.
• Plan, develop, and execute preventive maintenance programs for the TPY-2 radar system and maintain performance and maintenance records.
• Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify TPY-2 radar equipment.
• Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct fault isolation and localization to restore the radar system to full mission capability.
• Monitor radar diagnostics for system functionality and anomalies, including REX, BSG, Antenna/Sub-Array, and TRIMMs.
• Supervise system performance and ensure proper use of diagnostic tools and maintenance software.
• Maintain Activity Log Reports and Inspection Test Records (ITRs).
• Operate and manage the Automated Logistics Control System (ALCS), including accurate data entry and configuration management.
• Submit PMCS waivers, deferred maintenance requests, and other required documentation.
• Review radar operations and maintenance activities and recommend process improvements to the Raytheon Program Manager.
• Conduct independent assessments, audits, and special inspections of radar system activities as directed.
• Coordinate with U.S. Army Unit Command, maintenance teams, and system engineering leads to support mission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Site Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Attend radar site-related meetings and provide updates and recommendations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior