Principal Production Hardware Team Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX, a global leader in aerospace and defense, seeks a Production Electrical Team Lead on a Tucson-based program. You will mentor 10–15 engineers, manage design reviews, and coordinate with operations, supply chain, and quality.

Onsite role requiring DoD Secret clearance and strong technical leadership. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in a STEM field, 8+ years in production engineering, and experience with RF/analog/digital design, FPGA integrations, and cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics or related STEM.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• RF, analog, digital, and/or mixed-signal design or analysis; FPGA integration preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Electrical Team on a Production Program.
• Support 10–15 engineers with mentoring and task execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional prioritization with Electrical Team Lead.
• Involve in design reviews, risk, burn-down, and supplier coordination.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and other Engineering disciplines.

Skills

RF design

FPGA integration

Systems thinking

Technical communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Python

C

VHDL/Verilog

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science/Math/Physics

MS in Engineering/Science/Mathematics (preferred)

Tools

Basis

Java

C

Python

VHDL/Verilog

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27

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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world's 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.

What You Will Do

• Function as a Production Electrical Team Lead on a Production Program leading the Electrical Team while supporting cross functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Provide technical support of 10-15 engineers, with a focus placed on engineering task execution, technical rigor, mentorship and training, etc.
• Coordinate with Electrical Team Lead for cross-functional prioritization.
• Direct involvement with and or support of design reviews, schedule risk, red rack burn down, supplier coordination, documentation, compliance, testing and validation, peer reviews and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve issues that may arise during production, testing, and integration.
• Travel Requirements: less than 25% annually.
• Shift Information: 1st shift, onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years’ prior relevant experience
• RF, analog, digital, and or mixed signal circuit design or analysis and or digital signal processing, debugging, failure investigations. Knowledge of FPGA integration and implementation preferred.
• Production engineering experience involving design, analysis, fabrication, or troubleshooting of missile hardware, including systematic problem solving, failure investigations or Root Cause and Corrective Action.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills creating and presenting technical content to cross-functional peers, leaders, suppliers and customers.

Qualifications We Prefer

• MS in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Equivalent.
• Production process knowledge of CCA, EO, RF, Seeker Sensor, or electronic subsystems; including circuit design, CCA assembly, electrical test and supplier sub-tier supplier support.
• Effective organization, emotional intelligence, etc.
• Systems thinking, strong problem solving in alignment with the OCE.
• Technical support experience of test equipment, test automation scripting, test conduction, sensor control, printed circuit board fabrication, circuit card assembly processes and related industry specifications.
• Experience with subsystems integration and test, post test flight analysis, problem investigation, Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods in achieving production yield improvements, technical writing, formal presentation, and implementing Engineering Change Notices.
• Experience with Software Firmware languages; Python, C, Basis, Java, VHDL, Verilog.
• Leadership of technical teams, including technical oversight and direction, cost estimation, tracking & reporting, coordination, preparation of detailed technical team reports, and proposal support.
• Certification for Basis of Estimate generation.
• Certification for Earned Value Management.

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

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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.

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.