Hardware Lab Lead

RTX (Raytheon); Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Hardware Lab Lead to oversee multiple engineering labs in Andover, MA. The role emphasizes safety, security, compliance, and property management across facilities.

You will guide lab processes, manage equipment contracts, and coordinate with SCM and customers in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a STEM degree, 5+ years in an engineering lab, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience overseeing or implementing safety, security, compliance and property management in an engineering lab environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for lab users on established policies and Lab Operating Procedures.
• Coordinate Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainment activities within multiple labs.
• Manage property, metrology, contracts and equipment service for lab operations.
• Perform cost analysis and ensure tasks stay within budgets.
• Process lab purchases through SAP/SRM/Vallen and support SCM processes.
• Oversee audit/assessment preparation and develop corrective actions and future objectives.
• Safeguard classified/proprietary material and ensure compliance with export regulations.
• Develop and implement communication plans with engineering customers and management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive policy and procedural improvements.
• Operate autonomously with limited oversight and provide professional guidance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-06

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AR1 ~ 358 Lowell St ~ AR1 DUKES BLDG

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after 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 Hardware Engineering provides Hardware Design and Analysis, Materials and Process Engineering, Producibility and Prototyping, Product Integrity, and Test Equipment Development services for the Land, Air, Space, Naval, and Advanced Technology products designed, developed, produced and serviced at Raytheon. We use state-of-the-art tools, processes, and technologies, with capabilities encompassing a broad range of technical disciplines including electrical, mechanical, materials, aerospace, and manufacturing engineering.

This role is for a Hardware Lab Lead to support Andover, MA Hardware Engineering Labs. In this role, you will manage and implement engineering lab strategic projects and day-to-day administrative functions within multiple engineering labs, with specific focus on safety, security, and compliance using established doctrine and governance. You will be creative and innovative, possessing strong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills. In this position, you must be able to collaborate with customers, employees, and senior leaders when implementing process and procedural changes.

This position is an onsite role in Andover, MA. The position will be covering multiple labs across the site.

What You Will Do:

• Lab Operating Procedure (LOP) Management; provide direction for lab users on established policies
• Management coordination and implementation of Environmental Health Safety and Sustainment
• Property & Metrology Management including maintenance of equipment service contracts and ongoing equipment repairs
• Perform cost analysis, ensure task completion within approved budgets
• Perform lab purchase requests through SAP, SRM, and Vallen, while providing process support to Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Oversee audit/assessment preparation. Overseeing Engineering Lab Objective Evaluation and Voluntary Protection Program; develop corrective action plans and assist in the development of long-range objectives, including engineering customer goals
• Safeguarding of classified/proprietary material, hardware, and documentation, utilizing defense material/property under Export Administration Regulations
• Develop and implement communication plans, providing consulting support to functional and engineering customer management
• Work to influence stakeholders within and outside responsible areas at an operational level regarding policies, practices, and procedures
• Work autonomously with limited oversight; provide professional input, guidance, and problem solving
• This position requires some physical exertion while standing, sitting, or walking, working outside
• Local travel in the general area may be required, with occasional travel outside the local area

What You Will Learn:

• Time management skills resulting from broad administrative management responsibilities
• Lab specific knowledge necessary for access
• Horizontal and vertical communication skills

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) field or equivalent experience
• A minimum 5-years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3-years' experience in an engineering lab environment area overseeing or implementing safety, security, compliance and property management
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical/electronic skills
• Experience with OSHA/NFPA industrial policies and regulations
• Experience with working directly with engineers, technicians and leadership in an engineering lab environment in the areas of safety, security, compliance and property management
• Experience with EHS, NISPOM, JAFAN and Foreign Object Elimination
• Ability to organize and track Capital and Expense assets
• Ability to build positive, lasting relationships with c