Air Dominance Obsolescence Lead

Date Posted:

2026-01-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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​

Security Clearance:

Secret - Current

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 Air Launched Effector Guidance Systems Department is searching for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer overseeing Electrical Obsolescence efforts on our Air Dominance Program. A person in this position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term sustainability, reliability, and performance of critical electrical systems within the program. The selected candidate will lead cross-functional teams, develop obsolescence mitigation strategies, and drive solutions to address component lifecycle challenges with minimal impact to production.

The Technical Lead also provides both technical guidance and supervision in meeting project commitments.  Allocating time to mentor newer engineers is also key to the success of the team and program.  They also manage suppliers and may lead efforts in proposal development. 

What you will do:

• Lead and oversee all electrical obsolescence management efforts for the Air Dominance Program, ensuring alignment with program goals and customer requirements.
• Develop and execute comprehensive obsolescence management plans, including risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and component replacement roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program management teams to identify and address obsolescence risks in a proactive and cost-effective manner.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure availability of critical components and identify alternative solutions when needed.
• Assignments may include proposal development, design changes and analysis; developing and documenting subsystem requirements and test plans and reports; peer reviews of artifacts as a subject matter expert; presentations to peers, management, and government customers; and root-cause failure investigations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements to inform obsolescence management strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to a multidisciplinary team to resolve obsolescence challenges and ensure program success.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports, presentations, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders, including program leadership and customers.
• Ensure compliance with RTX’s policies, procedures, and quality standards in all obsolescence management activities. 

• Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination.
• Raytheon has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees.
• Work Environment: This position is based at Tucson, AZ and may require occasional travel to supplier sites, customer locations, and other RTX facilities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or related STEM degree
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience with progressing leadership roles
• Experience with any of the following as it relates to Electrical subsystems and/or Circuit Card Assembly:
  • Development
  • Integration
  • Test
  • Production support
• Experience with analog, digital and/or mixed signal circuit design/analysis or hardware integration/test

Qualifications We Value:

• Prior experience as a technical leader on a complex subsystem, ideally during Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sustainment Phases of the product lifecycle
• In-depth knowledge of electronic components, supply chain dynamics, and obsolescence mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Systems engineering thought process with analytical skills background.
• Highly self-motivated individual that can perform multidiscipline work
• Electrical subsystems typically contain antennas, analog RF circuit cards, digital circuit cards, and configurable logic so the ideal candidate will have a background in one or more of these technological areas. Ideal candidates will also have experience in project leadership, systems engineering and architecture and have a desire to grow into a higher level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to audiences.
• Proven experience in balancing engineering process discipline and innovation for rapid development and program success.
• Experience working with missiles or similar systems.
• Ability to effectively work multiple tasks and priorities.
• Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle, with an emphasis on obsolescence management
• Experience in developing proposals associated with obsolescence mitigation
• Experience leading large, complex trade studies
• Experience developing and materializing conceptual designs and integrating them into a system of systems

Work Environment: This position is based at Tucson, AZ and may require occasional travel to supplier sites, customer locations, and other RTX facilities.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Relocation Eligibility:  This position is eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location Information:

This position is in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

Tucson, AZ - https://jobs.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com/living-in-tucson

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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