Guidance Tech Lead - Stinger Production (Onsite Tucson)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Guidance Section Technical Lead for the Stinger Block I Production Program in Tucson, AZ. You will lead a multi‑disciplinary hardware team, coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and government customers, and ensure technical rigor across the GS scope.

You will drive production readiness, analyze data, and mentor team members while interfacing with program leadership. The role requires strong leadership and actionable insights to meet ambitious schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and ≥8 years in hardware engineering leadership.
• Experience leading a multi‑disciplinary hardware team.
• Experience with program management tools (IMP/IMS) to identify issues and actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GS IPT in executing technical work scope per program schedule.
• Oversee production testing, data analyses, and reviews of technical reports and CDRLs.
• Provide technical leadership to GS IPT, SMEs, and suppliers on problems resolutions.
• Manage engineering support for production deliveries under tight schedules.
• Lead or review production Failure Investigations for rigorous corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze SPC/production data; provide detailed reports as needed.
• Offer technical direction for TDP maintenance and variance generation.
• Communicate status, accomplishments, issues, and needs to RTX and program leadership.
• Analyze manufacturing performance to identify constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to roadmaps on capacity, tech insertion, and obsolescence mitigation.

Skills

Multidisciplinary hardware engineering

Supplier management

Program management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Advanced STEM degree

Tools

IMP/IMS

Risk Management

Job description

RTX is seeking a Guidance Section Technical Lead for the Stinger Block I Production Program in Tucson, AZ. You will lead a multi‑disciplinary hardware team, coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and government customers, and ensure technical rigor across the GS scope.

You will drive production readiness, analyze data, and mentor team members while interfacing with program leadership. The role requires strong leadership and actionable insights to meet ambitious schedules.