Principal Electrical Engineering Section Leader

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson is seeking a Land & Shipboard Effector Guidance Systems Lead to provide technical guidance and supervision for the program lifecycle. You will oversee engineering teams, drive performance, and ensure alignment with program goals.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years in engineering and a active DoD clearance. Expect collaboration across sections, responsibility for staffing decisions, and a strong emphasis on process discipline and safety values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in System Engineering (SE) or Production Engineering (PE) or Production Test Engineering (PTE).
• Experience in analysis, testing, measurement or integration of electrical products or systems, and leading cross-functional teams or projects.
• Experience with missile guidance section or subassembly production and development, with a strong understanding of all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizen are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performance management and career development activities.
• Support hiring efforts (resume reviews, interviews, etc.).
• Oversee the direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition.
• Collaborate and communicate with other sections and teams.
• Support department and directorate level initiatives.
• Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversight of personnel issue resolution.
• Manage employee timecards.
• Adhere to and ensure alignment to Raytheon Technologies Values and Behaviors.
• Work as a technical lead or individual contributor; Section Leader duties account for approximately 15-20% of the employee’s time.

Skills

System engineering experience

Cross-functional leadership

Electrical systems analysis

Missile guidance knowledge

Production engineering

Education

Bachelor’s STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

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: Active and existing security clearance required on 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’s Land & Shipboard Effector Guidance Systems (LSEGS) Department is responsible for the delivery of affordable and innovative electrical products. Accountable for program execution including cost, schedule and technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle. Providing resources to drive development and sustainment activities of our Land and Naval based electrical products. As the Land & Shipboard Effector Guidance Systems Lead, you will provide both technical guidance and supervision in meeting project commitments. In this role you will work with Raytheon factories and suppliers to deliver data-based evidence to ensure proper decision-making for the direction of the program related to electrical design and production.

What You Will Do

• Performance management and career development activities
• Support hiring efforts (resume reviews, interviews, etc.)
• Oversee the direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition
• Collaborate and communicate with other sections and teams
• Support department and directorate level initiatives
• Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures
• Oversight of personnel issue resolution
• Manage employee timecards
• Adhere to and ensure alignment to Raytheon Technologies Values and Behaviors
• Work as a technical lead or individual contributor; Section Leader duties account for approximately 15-20% of the employee’s time.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior Engineering experience
• Engineering experience in System Engineering (SE) or Production Engineering (PE) or Production Test Engineering (PTE)
• Experience in analysis, testing, measurement or integration of electrical products or systems, and leading cross-functional teams or projects
• Experience with missile guidance section or subassembly production and development, with a strong understanding of all phases of the product development lifecycle
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizen are eligible for a security clearance.

We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience working in a matrix organization
• Experience serving as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA), Control Account Manager (CAM), and/or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
• Failure investigation, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation
• Experience in production support of RF guidance systems
• Strong emotional intelligence skills (i.e., self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social awareness, relationship management)
• Strong track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills
• Strong engineering development discipline and process advocacy
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

• 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
• 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.

Equal Employment Mandate

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.