Raytheon Technologies

Section Leader - Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) Applications

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency with Numerical Optimization Techniques and Military Operations Analysis.
  • Experience in scripting languages like Python or MATLAB.
  • Active Secret security clearance required at start date.
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers in developing variable-fidelity simulation models.
  • Oversee real-time kill-chain simulation testbed creation and integration.
  • Collaborate with team to identify technology gaps and support mission concepts.
  • Utilize a holistic approach to engineering solutions as both a leader and contributor.
  • Ensure adherence to technical product delivery and schedule compliance.
  • Manage team performance development and administrative responsibilities.
  • Communicate project status and requirements to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Values emphasizing safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs available.
  • Generous parental leave and paid time off policies.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-08-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805
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: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon is seeking a Section Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for the development, integration, and application of variable-fidelity computer models and simulations that assess complex system and system-of-systems behaviors in advanced threat environments. This role includes oversight of kill-chain simulation testbeds designed to run in real-time or faster-than-real-time and integrate into joint test environments in Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) settings.

What You Will Do
  • Lead a team of 8-15 engineers developing and integrating variable-fidelity simulation models that represent system and system-of-systems effects in complex threat environments.
  • Oversee the creation and use of kill-chain simulation testbeds that operate in real-time or faster-than-real-time and integrate into distributed LVC test environments.
  • Work with your team to generate virtual and analytical solutions that identify technology gaps, demonstrate operational benefits of new mission concepts, support requirements development, and test system behaviors.
  • Use a holistic engineering mindset to develop and visualize solutions as both a leader and an individual contributor supporting one or more programs.
  • Be accountable for the execution of assigned work, delivery of technical products, and adherence to programmatic schedules and requirements.
  • Perform line-management responsibilities including performance development and appraisal (including salary planning), career development, staffing allocation, and ensuring your team has required resources and support.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, administrative requirements, and organizational standards.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment with business needs.
  • Manage communication flow between your section and Raytheon leadership, communicating direction to your team and reporting status upward.
  • Interface with government and contractor customers to define requirements, participate in tool development, and evaluate end-to-end system needs including interfaces and data connectivity across the kill chain.
  • Support modeling of mission and system kill chains using government, commercial, and Raytheon simulation tools (e.g., AFSIM, RCADE).
  • Present developed tools, capabilities, and analytical results to internal, external, and government customers.
  • Occasional travel as required (


What You Will Learn
  • Administrative and technical oversight skills needed to manage a section while maintaining day-to-day engineering involvement and supporting department and directorate initiatives.
  • Talent acquisition processes, goal setting, career development, performance appraisals, and compensation procedures.
  • Practices for ensuring employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • How simulation tools integrate into the DoD distributed LVC joint test environment and how they support operational testing.


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 unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
  • Experience with Numerical Optimization Techniques, Analysis of Alternatives, Design of Experiments, or Experience with Military Operations Analysis.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience using Raytheon tools such as OpsTool or RCADE, or Government/Industry modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM, OneSAF, ESAMS, Brawler, JAAM, TGx, STK, or TMAP.
  • Experience implementing simulation protocols including Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), High-Level Architecture (HLA), or Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA).
  • Experience modeling sensing systems or effectors, including performance evaluation in mission or engagement scenarios.
  • Experience conducting statistical analysis, design of experiments (DOE), or data analytics to support system or mission evaluations.
  • Experience developing or evaluating CONOPS, campaign models, engagement models, mission models, or threat assessments.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance.


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.


Learn More & Apply Now
  • Clearance Information: 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
  • 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. #LI-RH2


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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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