Date Posted:2026-08-03
Country:United States of America
Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807
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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
The Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Systems Engineering (SE) Department is searching for an Engineering Section Leader to join our on-site team in Tucson, Arizona. In this role, you will support SE efforts on programs, as well as spend up to 50% of your time seeking out and managing new hires into the department. This position provides an opportunity to grow your technical skillset by contributing to the development of our workforce and creating and fostering an collaborative environment
What You Will Do- Lead a dynamic team of engineers & meet with program leadership to identify staffing needs and rotations
- Working with Talent Acquisition to generate job postings and conduct interviews
- Coordinate pre-boarding and onboarding experience for new employees joining the department & identify tasking opportunities for new employees
- Update, maintain, and improve requirements and requirements documentation for development and production efforts
- Model the system and the system development and production processes using Cameo
- Participate in Failure Investigations
- Conduct Trade Studies and present results to customers
- Troubleshoot and analyze hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis
Qualification You Must Have - Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
- Experience working in the areas of system integration & test
- Experience with the Performance Development process
- Experience working in a matrix environment
Qualifications We Prefer- Master's or PhD in Engineering, Math or Physics
- Prior experience managing direct reports in an engineering environment
- Prior experience with conducting job interviews and evaluations
- Prior experience evaluating staffing levels
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a geographically dispersed team
- Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar budget tracking system
- Experience with Raytheon's Proposal Capture Process (development of Basis of Estimates, etc.)
- Experience with the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process
- Clear communication and interpersonal 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
- Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available for this position
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
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.
