Principle Electrical Sub-Systems Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon Literacy? Raytheon is seeking a senior hardware engineering leader in Tucson, AZ. You will head a multi-disciplined hardware team, drive program management, supplier interactions, and design reviews to ensure compliance with customer requirements and DoD standards.

The role emphasizes data analysis, obsolescence management, manufacturability improvements, and mentoring across IPTs, CPTLs, and leadership. A strong engineering background with leadership experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• At least 4 years of experience managing a multi-disciplined Hardware Engineering Team.
• Experience with technical team and supplier management.
• Experience identifying the issues and developing recommended courses of action to technical leadership (IPTL, CEs, or team leaders).
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple engineering disciplines, typically achieved through a combination of advanced education and extensive professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead focused efforts across technical and program management disciplines to help the team comply with customer’s requirements and modern electrical design standards.
• Analyze data of different program products to ensure consistency in performance and data outputs.
• Analyze manufacturing system performance to identify constraints, risks, improvement opportunities and manufacturing rate increase.
• Review design updates and correlate them to historical changes and context.
• Align performance parameters of legacy products with subsystems that are redesigned for obsolescence and/or producibility.
• Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide detailed reports of results.
• Participate in troubleshooting to ensure implementation of proper level of technical rigor and corrective actions.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with hardware focused IPTs, CPTLs, program leadership, customers, and business associates both internal and external to Raytheon.
• Contribute to strategic roadmaps focused on capacity growth, technology insertion, infrastructure upgrades, obsolescence mitigation, and future capabilities.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to team members and REAs emphasizing best practices and lessons learned.

Skills

Hardware leadership

Program management

Data analysis

Education

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

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-01 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. Our multi-disciplined teams manage a variety of engineering projects while maintaining a work life balance.

What You Will Do

• Lead focused efforts across technical and program management disciplines to help the team comply with customer’s requirements and modern electrical design standards
• Analyze data of different program products to ensure consistency in performance and data outputs
• Analyze manufacturing system performance to identify constraints, risks, improvement opportunities and manufacturing rate increase
• Review design updates and correlate them to historical changes and context
• Align performance parameters of legacy products with subsystems that are redesigned for obsolescence and/or producibility
• Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide detailed reports of results
• Participate in troubleshooting to ensure implementation of proper level of technical rigor and corrective actions
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with hardware focused IPTs, CPTLs, program leadership, customers, and business associates both internal and external to Raytheon
• Contribute to strategic roadmaps focused on capacity growth, technology insertion, infrastructure upgrades, obsolescence mitigation, and future capabilities
• Provide mentoring and guidance to team members and REAs emphasizing best practices and lessons learned

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.
• At least 4 years of experience managing a multi-disciplined Hardware Engineering Team.
• Experience with technical team and supplier management.
• Experience identifying the issues and developing recommended courses of action to technical leadership (IPTL, CEs, or team leaders).
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple engineering disciplines, typically achieved through a combination of advanced education and extensive professional experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with Stinger Blk I Production Program.
• Excellent presentation and proposal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to investigate technical failures and corrective actions or resolutions.
• Experience managing supplier development of complex subsystems.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.