Sr. Manager - Signature Management Section Leader

Date Posted:

2026-03-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-827C ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 827C (External Site)

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 Materials and Process Engineering (M&PE) Department, which functions within the Hardware Engineering Discipline team, is seeking a Section Leader to lead one of our two Signature Management & Technology sections.  As a Section Lead, the ideal candidate will be accountable for leveraging all the Hardware Engineering and Materials and Process Engineering disciplines for technical execution of all engineering required for the development and manufacturing of missile hardware. 

The position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Perform direct line management activities and provides leadership for approximately 15-20 engineers within this technical group.

• Provide technical oversight of CRADs, IRADs, projects and program support, as well as technical development of people, training, performance management, Radar Cross Section (RCS) measurement range management, and resource allocation.

• Perform individual contributor workload in the leader’s subject matter discipline.

• Team with the Department Leader in the execution of Materials and Process Engineering, Hardware Engineering Discipline and Raytheon Engineering goals. 

• Ensure two-way communication for section members; serve as the day-to-day liaison to the programs concerning employee job assignments, performance, and recognition.

• Responsibilities also include coordinating program staffing needs and reductions, optimizing resource utilization, and interviewing applicants.

• Provide Materials and Process Engineering support to program’s product life cycle (design reviews, gate reviews, Material Review Board, Change Control Board, Process Change Board, and engineering peer reviews). 

• Provide oversight to ensure the accuracy of technical output of each assignment based on data and analyses. 

• Interface with other organizations across the Raytheon Enterprise such as Mission Assurance & Quality, Operations, Reliability, and Supply Chain. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Signature Management & Technology (Low Observables)

• Experience with Computational Electromagnetic Codes (CEM)

• Experience performing RCS measurement/testing, prediction, and/or design

• Experience in prior leadership roles (frontline or project leader, experience leading teams)

• Experience in military, aerospace, or similar Department of Defense applications or environments

Qualifications We Value

• Advanced degree in aforementioned disciplines.  ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

• Fifteen (15) years of engineering experience, to include Low Observable (LO) technology

• Multiple tests of LO targets on ground plane ranges and in compact ranges

• Broad knowledge of signature management materials with ability to collaborate with SMEs

• Top Secret Security Clearance

• Working knowledge or experience with military program design and development, and production

• Experience with proposal capture process (development of compliant basis of estimates (BOEs)

• Working experience with PDM, assembly drawings, material specifications and military specifications

• Extensive experience in program system processes related to Risk Boards and Engineering Review Boards

• Interface with other organizations across the Raytheon Enterprise such as Mission Assurance & Quality, Operations, Reliability, and Supply Chain. 

• Familiarity with the Estimate at Complete (EAC) Process

• EVMS Certified

• Demonstrated team player, with excellent collaboration and mentoring skills

• Experience identifying resource needs and implementing growth initiatives to drive new revenue streams

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now! (Optional)

• 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.

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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