Air Launched Effector Guidance Systems Section Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Section Leader for the ALEGS department in Tucson, AZ. You will oversee 15–20 engineers, manage performance, and drive staffing and hiring decisions for airborne electrical products.

You will work with program and functional leaders to align goals, lead as a technical lead when needed, and ensure adherence to RTX values. DoD Secret clearance is required on day one, with relocation eligibility offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading a technical team and directing personnel.
• Experience with RF/Digital/Analog Power subsystems development, design, analysis, or test.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct line management including performance management, career development, and staffing.
• Guide a section of 15–20 ALEGS engineers and support hiring efforts.
• Ensure policy compliance and handle personnel issues as needed.
• Lead technical activities and collaborate across program and functional teams.
• Promote cross-boundary collaboration to drive program execution and staffing.
• Contribute as technical lead or execution lead, dedicating time to Section Leader duties.

Skills

Section leadership

RF/Digital/Analog Power subsystems

Engineering leadership

People leadership

Hiring & recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13 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 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

• 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) 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 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.

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.