Section Leader, Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Engineering Execution Team

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Section Leader in the Engineering Execution Team (EET) within the ASDS Air Dominance area to lead IPT Leaders and drive department goals.

You will oversee line management, staffing, mentoring, and ensure policy compliance, while maintaining hands-on IPT leadership duties and strong collaboration with program teams.

Applicants should hold a STEM degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, plus an active US security clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance and US citizenship.
• Current IPT Lead within ASDS EET.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of IPT Leaders within the Air Dominance SSBU.
• Set meaningful goals and communicate them effectively.
• Oversee direct line management for the section and talent acquisition.
• Support department and SBU-level initiatives.
• Ensure employee compliance with policies.
• Mentor staff and support career development.
• Maintain IPT Lead role while performing Section Leader duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring

IPT Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

EVMS

Proposal Capture Process

Estimate at Complete (EAC)

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

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 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.

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions.

The ASDS SBU is seeking a Section Leader in the Engineering Execution Team (EET) Department focused on the Air Dominance SSBU. As a Section Leader, the candidate will be expected to actively participate in EET leadership team goals and initiatives, support department hiring and program staffing, and provide employee feedback and mentoring. This position provides an opportunity to grow your skillset by contributing to the development of our workforce. Given the unique role-based model of the department, the candidate will need to be an existing IPT Lead within EET.

This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leaders within the Air Dominance SSBU.
• Establish meaningful and measurable goals and communicate effectively with the team.
• Oversee the direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance impact, career development, and talent acquisition.
• Support department and SBU-level initiatives.
• Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversight of personnel issue resolution.
• Adhere to and ensure alignment to Raytheon Technologies Values and Behaviors.
• Maintain program position as an IPT Lead; Section Leader duties account for approximately 15% 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 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Current IPT Lead role within the ASDS EET.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the Air Dominance SSBU.
• Experience with team leadership.
• Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar budget tracking system.
• Experience with Raytheon’s Proposal Capture Process (development of Basis of Estimates, etc.).
• Experience with the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process.

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.
• Relocation Eligibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.