Air Dominance Yield Improvement Lead

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

9/80 schedule

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a technical Lead to drive program execution for airborne electrical products. You will oversee cost, schedule, and technical oversight across the product lifecycle, coordinating with a complex engineering team and stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 8+ years of experience in electrical subsystems, circuit design, and hardware integration. A Master’s in STEM or MBA is a plus; relocation is available.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience with electrical subsystems and/or circuit card assembly: development, integration, test, and production support.
• Knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design or hardware integration/test.
• Experience in design, test and sell-off of military systems.
• Experience with Earned Value Management methodologies.
• Technical writing and/or formal presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Define improvement projects using RTX factory tools and assess ROI.
• Lead teams, align on roles, and address gaps for program success.
• Conduct trade studies to choose best solutions considering cost, schedule, and performance.
• Regularly report task status to leadership across multiple teams.
• Collaborate with program teams to integrate cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Hardware design

Electrical subsystems

EO/RF subsystems

Earned Value Mgmt

Technical writing

Root-Cause investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in STEM or MBA

Job description

Date Posted:2026-09-30Country:United States of America

Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (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: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.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 Air Launched Effector Guidance Systems (ALEGS) Department is responsible for the delivery of affordable and innovative electrical products. The ALEGS Department is currently hiring for a technical Lead position in Tucson, AZ to driveprogram execution including cost, schedule and technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle. Providing resources to drive development and sustainment activities of airborne electrical products.

What You Will Do

• Utilizing RTX factory tools to define improvement projects and understand return-on-investment
• Leading others by understanding team dynamics and capitalizing on team strengths while mitigating gaps
• Leading trade studies to determine the best solution and plan forward for solving complex problems while considering quality, cost, schedule, and performance
• Regularly conveying task status on complex issues and strategic plans across multiple teams, program, department, and customer leadership
• Seeking opportunities to fill any role necessary to help ensure business unit success
• Partners with the program team to ensure cost, schedule, and technical requirements are fully integrated and executed as planned

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years’ prior relevant experience

• Minimum of 8years of engineering experience with progressing leadership roles

• Experience withany of the following as it relates to Electrical subsystems and/orCircuit Card Assembly:Development, Integration,Test, and Production support

• Experience withanalog, digital and/or mixed signal circuit design/analysis or hardware integration/testQualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in design, test and sell off of military systems

• Demonstrated ability to work with a complex engineering team

• Solid understanding of hardware testing methodologies

• Experience in Root-Cause Corrective Action investigations and FRACAS processes

• Knowledge and experience with Material Review Board, Process Configuration Board, Configuration Control Board and Failure Review Board processes, proposing/defending and implementing Change Notices

• Experience in resolving production issues with suppliers and sub-tier suppliers

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the assembly, integration and test of EO and RF subsystems

• Knowledge of printed circuit board fabrication and circuit card assembly processes and related industry specifications

• Familiarity with missile communication transceivers and data links, IR or RF sensors, inertial measurement units (IMU) and Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver subsystems

• Planning and leading hardware subsystem development activities

• Experience managing cost and schedule with Earned Value Management methodologies

• Technical writing and/or formal presentation experience

• Master’s degree in STEM or MBA

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.
• Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation

• 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 As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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)