Mechanical Engineering Manager Section Leader - Advanced Airframes

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Tucson is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager Section Leader to lead a mechanical engineering team. The role involves supervising staff, overseeing hardware design and development, and ensuring program success. The ideal candidate has a degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This position offers a salary range of $101,000 – $203,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Prior leadership roles (frontline or project leader).
• Experience with technical and/or cost proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department and Mechanical goals in coordination with leadership.
• Supervise a team of around 15.
• Provide technical oversight and monitor program execution.

Skills

Leadership

Hardware development

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Manager Section Leader - Advanced Airframes

2025-10-29 • United States • Onsite • U.S. citizenship, active Secret clearance required. • Location: Tucson, AZ 85756.

At Raytheon, our values drive us to defend freedom and innovate for a safe world. The Mechanical engineering team leads in mechanical hardware design, development, and production, utilizing state‑of‑the‑art tools, processes, technology, and Six Sigma principles. Technical disciplines include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.

What You Will Do

• In addition to program assignments, lead the Department and the Mechanical & Raytheon goals in coordination with the Manager and leadership.
• Supervise a team of around 15, fostering performance and career development.
• Maintain section capabilities, ensuring adequate staffing for programs.
• Perform performance development and appraisal, salary and manpower planning, career coaching, and ensure policy compliance.
• Provide technical oversight, monitor program execution, and support proposals.
• Serve as day‑to‑day liaison for section members, managing job assignments, performance impact, and recognition.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience (unless locally prohibited).
• Prior leadership roles (frontline or project leader).
• Experience in hardware development, design, or manufacturing.
• Experience with technical and/or cost proposal development, risk management, or managing to cost and schedule requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advocate for process improvement.
• Build a collaborative network that empowers teams.
• Manage multiple competing priorities.
• Familiarity with Performance Development Processes.
• Multi‑task and manage multiple activities simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Values: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility.

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• Onsite: Primarily onsite work; includes production and maintenance employees essential to product development.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is $101,000 – $203,000 USD. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flex spending accounts, flexible schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potential incentive compensation. This role is U.S.-based; benefits may vary by location and collective‑bargaining agreements.

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, veteran status, or other protected classes. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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