Air Launched Effector Guidance Systems Section Leader

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Schedule: 9/80

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking an ALEGS Section Leader in Tucson, AZ to guide a team of 15–20 engineers and oversee program execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role includes staffing, performance feedback, and collaboration with PM, CE, IPTLs, and other leaders to meet department goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a STEM field and 8+ years of relevant experience, with a focus on RF/Digital/Analog Power subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading RF/Digital/Analog power subsystem development.
• Proven leadership of personnel and technical teams.
• Eligible to obtain Special Access Programs clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct line management, performance management, and career development for ALEGS engineers.
• Lead a section of 15–20 ALEGS engineers and support hiring, interviews, and onboarding.
• Manage performance feedback, development plans, and timely staff growth.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and administer timecards and staffing.
• Collaborate with program and functional leaders to align goals and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

RF/Digital/Analog Power

Engineering Lead

Performance management

Hiring & onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

Job description

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 an ALEGS Section leader position in Tucson, AZ to assist with program execution including cost, schedule and technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle. Providing resources to drive development and sustainment activities of airborne electrical products. Our teams manage multiple engineering projects.

What You Will Do

• Oversee direct line management activities, including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition.
• The section leader will guide a section of 15 to 20 ALEGS engineers.
• Support section member performance, career development, and growth through activities such as eliciting, compiling, and communicating performance feedback, as well as performance development.
• Manage hiring efforts, including resume reviews, interviews, and onboarding.
• Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures and address personnel issues as needed.
• Manage administrative activities such as employee timecards.
• Promote collaboration across functional, program, and supplier boundaries to drive program execution and align with staffing needs and member growth.
• Lead or contribute as a technical lead, IPTL, CPTL, CE, or execution lead, dedicating approximately 15-20% of time to Section Leader duties.
• Collaborate with program and functional leadership teams (e.g., PM, CE, IPTLs, functional leaders) to ensure alignment and execution of goals.
• Support and drive department and directorate-level initiatives and goals.
• Model and drive adherence to RTX Values and Behaviors.

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
• Current or prior experience with RF/Digital/Analog Power subsystem development, including design, analysis, and/or test.
• Experience spearheading a technical team (e.g., in the role of task leader/ IPTL or Engineering Lead)
• Demonstrated direct or dotted line leadership of personnel.

Qualification We Value

• Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle
• Failure investigation, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation
• Coaching, teaching and/or mentoring skills
• Experience serving as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA), Control Account Manager (CAM), and/or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
• Development of technical proposals, engineering project estimates, and/or white papers
• Strong emotional intelligence skills
• Excellent track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and coordination skills
• Strong engineering development discipline and process advocacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to acquire Special Access Programs 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.

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

This position requires onsite work in 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 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.

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