Air Dominance Yield Improvement Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Relocation eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX's Air Launched Effector Guidance Systems (ALEGS) in Tucson, AZ seeks a technical Lead to drive program execution across cost, schedule and technical oversight for airborne electrical products. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, perform trade studies, and ensure integration with program goals, delivering robust, reliable hardware.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM bachelor's (preferably with a master's) and 8+ years in engineering leadership, with experience in circuit design, hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience with progressing leadership roles.
• Experience with Electrical subsystems and/or Circuit Card Assembly: Development, Integration, Test, Production support.
• Experience with analog, digital and/or mixed signal circuit design/analysis or hardware integration/test.

Responsibilities

• Utilize RTX factory tools to define improvement projects and ROI.
• Lead others by understanding team dynamics and capitalizing on strengths.
• Lead trade studies to determine best solution with cost, schedule and performance considerations.
• Convey task status on complex issues and strategic plans across teams and leadership.
• Fill roles to support business unit success.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and technical requirements are integrated and executed as planned.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Electrical subsystems

Hardware integration

Earned Value

Root-Cause Analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in STEM or MBA

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30 Country: 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 1

At 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's 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 drive program 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 8 years of engineering experience with progressing leadership roles
• Experience with any of the following as it relates to Electrical subsystems and/or Circuit Card Assembly: Development, Integration, Test, and Production support
• Experience with analog, digital and/or mixed signal circuit design/analysis or hardware integration/test

Qualifications 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
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.