Principal Section Lead - Power/Analog Simulation and Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Relocation eligibility

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ, seeks an Electrical Engineering leader with management experience to lead a section of 12–20 engineers, providing career guidance and technical leadership. You will split time between engineering support (~90%) and functional leadership (~10%), driving training, mentoring, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

The role requires a STEM background with extensive design leadership, SABER proficiency, and experience in multi‑project environments.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of experience OR an Advanced STEM degree and 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with taking a design concept from the block diagram or requirements level and develop a complete system or subsystem model.
• Experience with the SABER simulation tool.
• Experience with Siemens/Mentor Xpedition (or equivalent schematic entry tool) to create schematics.
• Leadership experience in a product development environment with multi‑disciplined design teams across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a section of 12 to 20 engineers.
• Enable career development for direct reports.
• Develop training curricula, provide technical and process mentoring, and leadership skill development.
• Lead functional and cross-disciplinary teams to meet organizational goals and project needs, including project leadership, proposal writing, pursuing new business, managing budgets and schedules.
• Support hiring (resume reviews, interviews, etc.).
• Elicit and compile performance feedback to support Performance Impact.
• Hold required Performance Discussions (PD) where compiled feedback, key strengths and development needs are conveyed.
• Work closely with other section managers, the department manager, the program management office, senior managers, senior staff engineers, systems engineers, and other development team members.

Skills

Leadership experience

System modeling

Communication skills

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SABER

Siemens Xpedition

MATLAB

MathCAD

Mathematica

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-28

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.

The Effector Analog & Power Department is seeking an electrical engineering leader with experience in engineering management, design, simulation, and analysis. The Section Leader will utilize advanced technical knowledge in SABER and other Analysis and Simulation tools to lead their section in providing customer‑enabling analysis artifacts.

The candidate will work with section members to provide career guidance, performance feedback, and technical leadership to enable the employee for success. Responsibilities will be split between supporting program(s) as an engineer (~90%) and providing functional leadership to the section (~10%).

There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Manage a section of 12 to 20 engineers.
• Enable career development for direct reports
• Develop training curricula, provide technical and process mentoring, and leadership skill development
• Lead functional and cross-disciplinary teams to meet organizational goals and project needs, including project leadership, proposal writing, pursuing new business, managing budgets and schedules
• Support hiring (resume reviews, interviews, etc.)
• Elicit and compile performance feedback to support Performance Impact
• Hold required Performance Discussions (PD) where compiled feedback, key strengths and development needs are conveyed
• Work closely with other section managers, the department manager, the program management office, senior managers, senior staff engineers, systems engineers, and other development team members

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of experience OR an Advanced STEM degree and 6 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with taking a design concept from the block diagram or requirements level and develop a complete system or subsystem model
• Experience with the SABER simulation tool
• Experience with Siemens/Mentor Xpedition (or equivalent schematic entry tool) to create schematics
• Leadership experience in a product development environment with multi‑disciplined design teams across multiple projects

Qualifications We Value

• Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering
• Active secret security clearance
• Experience serving as a Hardware Architect, Control Account Manager (CAM), Cross Product Team Lead, and/or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
• Experience creating and presenting professional level design documentation to company leadership and program customers
• Experience with workforce planning and staffing forecasts
• A strong advocate for process improvement
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical and schedule risks and to identify cost reduction opportunities
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (cost/schedule development and management)
• Development of technical proposals, engineering project estimates, and/or white papers
• Effective communication skills, both oral and writing as well as thorough knowledge of all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with all phases power design
• Experience with digital power design
• Experience with complex printed wiring boards between 16 and 32 layers
• Experience using tools such as MATLAB, MathCAD, Mathematica

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation

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.

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.