Effector Analog and Power Tech Services Section Lead

Date Posted:

2026-01-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, 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. 

Raytheon's Effector Analog & Power (EAP) Department is looking for a Laboratory Section Leader for a team of Engineering Support Technicians and Lab Leads.  This Section Leader will be responsible for the efforts of direct employees and will work closely with Engineering Support Technicians, Lab Leads, Integrated Product Team Leads, and Program Managers to ensure engineering requirements, schedules and budgets are met. 

EAP is responsible for the development, from concept to integration, of Telemetry and Flight Termination products; power systems from all up round to the lowest level power regulation; servo electronics supporting all mechanical motion in our products and low noise mixed signal electronics that provide the analog to digital interface to our front-end sensors. Each of these products generally operate in lower power and voltage ranges less than 10kW and 1000V.

This position is an onsite role.

What You Will Do:

• Owns the quality and performance of the Engineering Support Technicians and ensures the employees and the lab areas that they work in will pass various types of compliance audits at any given time.  Audit types may include, but are not limited to; ISO 9001/AS9100, Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS), Security, Engineering Labs Objective Evaluation (ELOE), Product and Process Verification (PPV), DCMA, and Timecard/Charging.
• Actively involved in the Engineering leadership for strategic lab planning, including generating and implementing facilities/expense/capital requests.
• Confident in collaborating with department management and HR to resolve difficult personnel issues fairly and ethically for all parties involved.
• Will implement company EHSS policies and practices to ensure compliance to provide a safe and secure environment.
• Support program technical reviews and proposal efforts to identify Lab, equipment, and personnel skill level requirements.
• Able to understand current staffing level needs and to anticipate future staffing needs of the programs and be able to provide effective and timely staffing solutions.
• Brings knowledge of tools, processes and enablers that can be used to ensure the employee, the customer, and the department are successful.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with timecard systems such as APEX and PRISM.
• Leadership Experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with metrology requirements and processes including chemical handling requirements and processes including Total Chemical Management Information System (tcmIS), and property control requirements and processes with Uniform Property Systems (UPS).
• Candidate should be familiar with Company Directives, Orders, Policies, Manufacturing Processes, and Instructions and know the proper process in locating said documents
• Leadership experience and capabilities to lead multifaceted teams.
• Knowledge of IPC 610 and 620 solder regulations and certification requirements
• Knowledge of skills and processes required in CCA solder rework – 0402, 0201 and 01005 size components on multi-layer boards with ground planes
• Knowledge of Test Equipment Build Standards such as Raytheon TE-04.03
• Knowledge of skills and processes required in wire harness and cable manufacture
• Experience leading manufacturing/assembly personnel is beneficial
• Able to manage a distributed team supporting multiple programs and projects simultaneously. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and direct others through competing priorities and customers.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing an engineering lab including responsibility for ensuring labs will pass audits.
• Experience with cost and schedule generation/reporting and knowledge of capital/facilities/expense management tools are required.
• Experience in recruiting and hiring external talent through interviews and practical assessments.
• Ability to prioritize and direct others through competing priorities and customers.
• Experience and knowledge of Performance and Career Development tools to assist employees and self.
• Experience with MS Word, Project, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to build a relationship with Labor Relations (HR) management, who enforces the Union contract
• Experience in identifying program security requirements and restrictions to match the needs to both the employee and labs that are equipped to address the security level.
• Awareness of Union environments, and how contracts governing Bargaining Unit work, as well has how that work differs from work performed by non-Bargaining Unit employees
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

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)

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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