Section Leader, ASDS Engineering Execution Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Engineering Execution Team’s Strike Initiatives section in Tucson, AZ. The role requires prior IPT Leadership within ASDS EET and an active DoD Secret clearance; onsite work is mandatory.

You will direct IPT Leaders, set measurable goals, guide staffing, and ensure policy compliance while aligning with RTX values. Expect collaboration across business units and ongoing talent development in a high-stakes defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) experience within ASDS EET required.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of IPT Leaders within the Strike Initiatives SSBU.
• Establish meaningful and measurable goals and communicate effectively with the team.
• Oversee 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.
• Oversee resolution of personnel issues.
• Maintain alignment to RTX Values and Behaviors; IPT Lead duties ~15% of time.

Skills

IPTL experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EVMS experience

Proposal Capture Process

EAC process

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

EVMS

Proposal Capture Process

EAC process

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 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

About RTX

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.

Role Overview

The ASDS SBU is seeking a Senior Manager to perform as a Section Leader in the Engineering Execution Team (EET) Department focused on the Strike Initiatives SSBU. As a Section Leader, you 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 improve 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 IPT Leaders within the Strike Initiatives 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

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) experience within ASDS EET.
• 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.

Preferred

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.
• Benefits include 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.

Location and Schedule

This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ. 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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 U.S. Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm. 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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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Company Overview

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.