Lab Lead – Principal Analyst Support

Prattwhitney; Tewksbury, Sudbury (MA, MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Lab Lead‑ Principal Analyst Support to manage and implement environmental test projects and oversee day‑to‑day administrative functions of multiple engineering labs. The role emphasizes safety, security, and compliance and requires collaboration with customers, engineers, technicians, and senior leaders.

You will lead procedural improvements, manage budgets, and safeguard sensitive materials while working onsite at lab sites in MA, with travel between locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years prior relevant experience.
• Experience working directly with engineers, technicians and leadership in an engineering lab environment.
• Mechanical and/or electrical/electronic skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Lab Operating Procedures and lab user policies.
• Coordinate Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainment programs.
• Oversee Property & Metrology Management for compliance.
• Conduct cost analyses and manage budgets.
• Provide process support to Supply Chain Management.
• Lead audit and assessment preparation.
• Develop corrective action plans aligned with goals.
• Safeguard classified materials in compliance with export regulations.
• Develop and implement communication plans for management.
• Influence stakeholders on policies and procedures.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight and provide guidance.
• Travel locally as required, with occasional travel outside local area.

Skills

Engineering lab experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Collaboration with engineers

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

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 Lab Lead‑ Principal Analyst Support 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 in Tewksbury, MA and Andover, MA; travel between both lab sites as needed.

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.

What You Will Learn

• Develop time management skills through the oversight of broad administrative management responsibilities.
• Gain experience in horizontal and vertical communications across organizational levels.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 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

• Active and transferable Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with OSHA/NFPA industrial policies and regulations.
• Experience with EHS, NISPOM, JAFAN and Foreign Object Elimination.
• 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.
• 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.
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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.

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.

We Are RTX As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

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.