Principal Electrical Engineering Section Leader

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Land & Shipboard Effector Guidance Systems Lead. The role entails directing engineering work, overseeing staffing, and guiding data-driven decisions for electrical designs and production within a DoD program. Onsite responsibilities include mentoring, timecard management, and cross-team collaboration.

Active DoD Secret clearance is required and U.S. citizenship is necessary. The position offers relocation assistance and a 9/80 work schedule, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams or projects

Responsibilities

• Performance management and career development activities.
• Support hiring efforts (resume reviews, interviews, etc.).
• Oversee direct line management for the section including communication and performance management.
• Collaborate with other sections and teams
• Support department and directorate level initiatives
• Ensure employee compliance with policies and procedures
• Oversee resolution of personnel issues
• Manage employee timecards
• Align with Raytheon Technologies Values and Behaviors
• Serve as technical lead or individual contributor as needed (15-20% of time)

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05

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
• 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