RF Product Development Engineering Section Leader

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

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Benefits package

Job summary

Raytheon Tucson is seeking an RF Product Development Engineering (PDE) Section Leader to lead hardware producibility and RF PCB/CCA development. This on-site role in Tucson requires strong leadership, producibility expertise, and collaboration across Electrical, Mechanical, and Supplier teams.

The position emphasizes driving design reviews, manufacturing readiness, and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring compliance with IPC/MIL specifications and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years of professional engineering experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hardware development experience for RF PCB/CCA technologies, including sourcing and production support.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management and career development for the team.
• Support hiring efforts including résumé screening and interviews.
• Drive department initiatives to improve cost and risk management.
• Engage with program IPTs to ensure robust program execution.

Skills

RF technology leadership

Hiring & interviewing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

CROMA

Kinaxis

MS Access

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10

Date Posted

2026-09-26

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

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.

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 Hardware Engineering Team provides engineering design & development services to a wide range of products within Raytheon. The Critical Item Production Readiness (CPR) department is dedicated to ensuring that every product we develop is designed with its entire production lifecycle in mind. By integrating principles of manufacturability, assembly, scalability, and cost management, we aim to achieve production excellence while meeting the highest standards of quality and reliability.

The CPR Department is seeking an RF Product Development Engineering (PDE) Section Leader with experience in RF circuit card and printed circuit producibility as well as experience in the electrical design process to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Lead performance management and career development for team members, including management of a team skills matrix, professional development, and establishment of team specialized in RF Technology
• Support hiring efforts, including résumé screening and conducting interviews
• Drive and contribute to department initiatives, goals, and continuous improvement
• Ensure effective and efficient program execution by engaging closely with program IPTs to reduce risk and cost
• Serve as an active member of the functional leadership team, supporting business activities within the Hardware Engineering organization
• Participate in gate and design reviews to ensure robust technical execution of RF Products
• Provide oversight of producibility, prototyping, and supplier‑focused technical activities across the hardware development lifecycle—driving Critical Item/Technology action plans, leading NPI implementation, developing producibility strategies, managing DFMA and cost‑reduction efforts, assessing supplier technical capability and readiness, monitoring manufacturing risks and yield metrics, coordinating cross‑functional alignment, and presenting producibility analyses when required.
• Collaborate and interface across all levels of the organization and multiple engineering and support disciplines, including Electrical Design, ECAD, Component Engineering, Design Integrity, Cables and Harnessing, Mechanical Design, Materials and Process, Suppliers, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, Planning, Configuration Management, and Labs

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of professional engineering experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware development for RF PCB and CCA technologies, including sourcing, manufacturing process development, and production support for new hardware
• Working knowledge of the defense hardware development lifecycle, including IPC and MIL specifications, design guides, BOM development/management, and leading cross-functional teams or projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government–issued security clearance
• U.S. citizenship (required for clearance eligibility)
• Willingness to travel to suppliers

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong technical expertise in PCB manufacturing, CCA assembly, and missile subsystem development
• Proven leadership of Integrated Product Teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating across multiple disciplines and levels of management
• Ability to apply broad, multi-disciplinary technical knowledge with minimal direction
• Demonstrated ability to plan projects, manage risk, and align cross‑functional stakeholders
• Familiarity with EEE parts used in extreme impulse and exo‑atmospheric environments
• Solid understanding of PCB design, manufacturing, and assembly
• Experience driving collaboration across engineering disciplines to meet program objectives
• Knowledge of IPC and MIL specifications, design guides, component standards, QPLs, and QMLs
• Proficiency in project management (scheduling, financials, resources)
• Experience with BOM/database tools such as CROMA, cPDM, EDM, eCIMS, and MS Access
• Working knowledge of PRISM/Kinaxis
• Ability to solve complex technical problems, innovate, and lead major project activities
• Experience working with supply chain, operations, quality, reliability, and program management
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally

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.

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