Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short‑term disability

Long‑term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX’s Effector-Optics (EO) Department in Tucson, AZ seeks an Engineering Section Leader to guide the EO team and provide technical leadership across imaging subsystems. The role blends engineering support (~85%) with functional leadership of the EO Integration and Test Section (~15%), onsite in Tucson.

The position requires strong experience in EO imaging, system integration, and hardware testing, with leadership capabilities and a track record of driving performance and development within a

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Experience in leading a team including performance discussions and career development.
• Experience in electro-optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test.
• Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware.
• Experience with test data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical direction to EO section members while partnering with the Department Manager and fellow Section Leaders to align section objectives with department and company priorities.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, employee development, and technical excellence.
• Support hiring, staffing, and workforce planning while balancing business needs with employee growth and development.
• Drive department initiatives, promote cross-functional collaboration, and model Raytheon Values and Behaviors.
• Coach and mentor employees, address performance concerns, and support career development through meaningful feedback and critical conversations.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight of EO laboratory capabilities and operations.
• Solicit and compile employee performance feedback and lead formal Mid-Year and Year-End Performance Development discussions, communicating strengths and development opportunities.

Skills

EO imaging systems

system integration

hardware test

electro-optical systems

team leadership

data analysis

MATLAB

Python

C++

test automation

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Test automation

Laboratory measurement equipment

Job description

RTX’s Effector-Optics (EO) Department in Tucson, AZ seeks an Engineering Section Leader to guide the EO team and provide technical leadership across imaging subsystems. The role blends engineering support (~85%) with functional leadership of the EO Integration and Test Section (~15%), onsite in Tucson.

The position requires strong experience in EO imaging, system integration, and hardware testing, with leadership capabilities and a track record of driving performance and development within a