Lab Lead

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Analyst Support Engineer/Lab Lead to manage and implement environmental test projects and lab operations. You will ensure safety, security, and compliance while collaborating with customers, engineers, and leaders.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship. This onsite role emphasizes hands-on lab work, procedures, and continuous improvement in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage Lab Operating Procedures (LOPs) and lab-user policies.
• Coordinate Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainment programs.
• Oversee Property & Metrology Management to ensure compliance.
• Perform cost analyses and ensure tasks stay within budgets.
• Provide process support to Supply Chain Management.
• Oversee audit and assessment preparation.
• Lead Engineering Lab Objective Evaluation and protective programs.
• Safeguard classified materials and documentation per Export rules.
• Develop and implement communication plans for management teams.
• Influence stakeholders on policies and procedures.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight and problem solving.
• Travel locally and occasionally outside the local area.

Skills

Engineering lab experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Communication with leadership

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

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

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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

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