Principal Electrical Engineering Section Leader

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a Land & Shipboard Effector Guidance Systems Lead with a DoD Secret clearance. You will provide technical guidance and supervision to ensure program commitments, working with Raytheon factories and suppliers to deliver data-based decisions on electrical design and production.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in STEM and 8+ years in SE/PE/PTE, plus cross-functional leadership and missile guidance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience in SE/PE/PTE and leading cross-functional teams.
• Active DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Performance management and career development activities.
• Oversee section line management, communication, and talent acquisition.
• Collaborate with other sections and teams; support department initiatives.
• Ensure policy compliance and issue resolution; manage timecards.
• Lead as technical lead or individually contribute (15–20% of time).

Skills

Systems engineering

Production engineering

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Missile guidance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s preferred

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 projectcommitments. In this role you will work with Raytheon factories andsuppliers todeliver 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
• Required relevant experience to include a combination of the following: 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.

Qualifications 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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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. 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.