Lab Lead

RTX Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Analyst Support Engineer/ Lab Lead to manage environmental test projects and the day-to-day operations of multiple engineering labs. You will ensure safety, security, and compliance while collaborating with customers, engineers, and senior leaders to implement process improvements.

This on-site role requires strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with experience in lab environments, and the ability to travel locally as

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 2+ years in an engineering lab
• Experience working with engineers, technicians and leadership in an engineering lab environment
• Mechanical and/or electrical/electronic skills

Responsibilities

• Manage Lab Operating Procedures (LOPs) and provide direction for lab users
• Coordinate and implement Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainment programs
• Oversee Property & Metrology Management for compliance
• Conduct cost analyses and ensure budgets are met
• Provide process support to Supply Chain Management
• Oversee audit and assessment preparation
• Lead Lab Objective Evaluation and Voluntary Protection Program
• Safeguard classified materials and documentation per export controls
• Develop and implement communication plans with management
• Influence stakeholders on policies and procedures
• Work autonomously with limited oversight and problem‑solving input
• Perform tasks requiring physical exertion and travel locally

Skills

Engineering lab experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms, and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Systems Integration & Test: Environments Center includes all the engineering disciplines responsible for systems design & test on all Raytheon products. Our engineers are responsible for all elements of the development lifecycles for tests including test requirements, test system design, flight simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, computer-in-the-loop, advanced engineering prototyping technology, flight operations for manned and unmanned vehicles, environmental testing, environmental characterization, and engineering laboratory management. We are hands‑on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrate state‑of‑the‑art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Analyst Support Engineer/ Lab Lead to manage and implement environmental test projects, as well as oversee the day‑to‑day administrative functions of multiple engineering and environmental test labs. This role will focus on ensuring safety, security, and compliance in alignment with 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 onsite role based in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Manage Lab Operating Procedures (LOPs) by providing direction for lab users on established policies.
• Manage, coordinate, and implement Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainment programs.
• Oversee Property & Metrology Management to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Conduct cost analyses and ensure task completion within approved budgets.
• Provide process support to Supply Chain Management (SCM).
• Oversee audit and assessment preparation.
• Lead Engineering Lab Objective Evaluation and Voluntary Protection Program; develop corrective action plans and long‑term objectives aligned with engineering customer goals.
• Safeguard classified/proprietary materials, hardware, and documentation in compliance with Export Administration Regulations.
• Develop and implement communication plans; provide consulting support to functional and engineering management.
• Influence stakeholders within and outside responsible areas regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight, offering professional input, guidance, and problem‑solving expertise.
• Perform tasks requiring physical exertion, such as standing, walking, and occasional outdoor work.
• Travel locally as required, with occasional travel outside the local area.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 2 years’ prior relevant experience.
• Experience with working directly with engineers, technicians and leadership in an engineering lab environment.
• Mechanical and/or electrical/electronic skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with OSHA/NFPA industrial policies and regulations.
• Experience 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 build positive, lasting relationships with customers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with Metrology and calibrations practices and preparing assets for such.

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.