Sr. Manager Mech Eng - Section Lead LADS Effectors

Date Posted:

2025-12-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ202: 3350 EHemisphere Loop Bldg M09 3350 EHemisphere Loop Bldg M09 Building M09, Tucson, AZ, 85706 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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets where you will be part of a global team working together to solve some of the most demanding challenges on the planet.  We are the world's largest developer, producer and integrator of weapon systems. In fact, we have produced over one million missiles in our history. Military in more than 50 countries look to us for a high-quality product portfolio that includes missiles, smart munitions, projectiles, kinetic kill vehicles and directed energy weapons.

 

What you Will Do

The Tactical Radars and Effectors Department within the Raytheon Hardware Engineering Team is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Section Lead to support effector programs within the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) strategic business unit. The role is expected to be onsite and based in Tucson, AZ. 

 

The job responsibilities of this Section Leader position include managing and mentoring engineers LADS programs.  The section leader will guide a section of 10-15 engineers. This includes hiring, staffing, performance evaluations, mentoring/coaching, expense reports and timecard approvals.  The section leader is also expected to support the programs directly in a technical leadership role.

 

The Section Lead will team with the Department Lead in the execution of Hardware Engineering and Raytheon Engineering goals.  As the section lead, you will lead a diverse team of engineers by providing highly skilled multi-disciple engineering services across all program phases focused on the development, design, deployment, and operational systems for use in US Government and Foreign Military applications.  The Section Lead will be responsible for leadership and mentoring of the team in proposal activities, program startup, and execution.  

 

We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you. 

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics (STEM degree)
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience with progressing leadership roles
• Experience in hardware engineering design, development, and production support 
• Experience in functional management of engineering teams driving performance, mentorship, knowledge transfer, managing through change, and exhibition of influential leadership
• Experience working on products for military applications or challenging environments
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

 

 

Qualifications We Value

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 
• Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related discipline 
• Practical experience in all phases of a missile product development lifecycle from concept development through product delivery and support.
• Technical knowledge of engineering Technical Data Package (TDP) development and release 
• Technically oriented, self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information. 
• Experience working with suppliers or production facilities during manufacture and assembly of products 
• Experience in requirement compliance and product qualification processes 
• Experience in program leadership roles managing an engineering team as an IPTL, CPTL, or Hardware Engineering Lead
• Ability to lead collaboration and teamwork with both Raytheon, supplier and customer executives. 
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Estimate to Complete (EAC) processes. 
• Experience preparing both technical and cost proposals, the ability to critically review proposals, conduct technical presentations and acquire relevant engineering and functional approvals. 
• Demonstrated track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity working with US Government, DCMA, and/or customers during program development and selloff 
• Advocate for process improvement team builder, and ability to build strong relationships and partnerships with internal resources. 

 

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.
• Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
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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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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