Section Leader - Mgr, Mech Eng

RTX; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Section Leader - Manager, Mechanical Engineering for on-site work in Tewksbury/Andover, MA. The role leads multi-disciplinary teams on defense platform mechanical design, packaging, and integration, with focus on cost, schedule, and performance.

Applicants must have a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience (or an advanced degree with 5+ years) and be eligible for active DoD Secret clearance. Relocation is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years experience or Advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience leading engineering teams with cost, schedule, and technical execution.
• Mechanical design expertise including trade studies, detailed design, production transition, and supplier support.
• Experience with materials selection, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Conduct performance reviews and support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Guide mechanical design efforts from concept and trade studies through detailed design, production transition, and supplier support.
• Develop and integrate mechanical hardware and electronics packaging (chassis, modules, circuit card assemblies, PCBs, interconnects).
• Apply materials selection, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis to ensure quality and reliability.
• Support project execution, including proposal development (BOEs), EVMS/EAC tracking, and Risk & Opportunity management.
• Conduct root cause and corrective action analysis and present findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the factory and suppliers with product integration domestically and internationally.
• Management reporting, development of clear concise technical and programmatic presentations enabling informed/strategic decisions.
• Leading cross-functional design/development efforts within IPTs, including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management.
• Strategies for leading technical solutions that meet complex user requirements while balancing schedule and budget.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mechanical design

Trade studies

Materials selection

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

EVMS/EAC

Proposal leadership

Electronics packaging

Military specs

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-01

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

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 Air Defense Ground Equipment Mechanical Design Department is responsible for the mechanical design, development, and integration of critical defense platform systems.

• This includes radar and communications shelters, electronic subsystems, launchers, hardware integration, and system interconnects.

We are currently seeking a Section Leader - Manager, Mech. Eng

Role is an On-Site role in Tewksbury, MA/Andover, MA

What You Will Do

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Conduct performance reviews and support recruitment and retention efforts.

• Guide mechanical design efforts from concept and trade studies through detailed design, production transition, and supplier support.

• Develop and integrate mechanical hardware and electronics packaging (chassis, modules, circuit card assemblies, printed wiring boards, and interconnects).

• Apply materials selection, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis to ensure quality and reliability.

• Support project execution, including proposal development (BOEs), EVMS/EAC tracking, and Risk & Opportunity management.

• Conduct root cause and corrective action analysis and present findings to leadership and stakeholders.

• Support the factory and suppliers with product integration domestically and internationally.

• Management reporting, development of clear concise technical and programmatic presentations enabling informed/strategic decisions.

• Leading cross-functional design/development efforts within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management.

• Strategies for leading technical solutions that meet complex user requirements while balancing schedule and budget.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years’ experience.

• Experience leading engineering teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical execution.

• Experience with mechanical design expertise, including trade studies, detailed design, production transition, and supplier support.

• Experience with materials selection, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with minimal conflict and within schedule constraints.

• Experience in design, fabrication, and integration of military mobile shelters, trailers, and equipment packaging.

• Self-driven leadership style with adaptability across varying assignments.

• Working knowledge of military and commercial specifications.

• Experience in electronics packaging design and integration.

• Experience with Risk & Opportunity Management.

• Advanced problem-solving skills, including reliability/failure analysis and development of technical white papers.

• Engineering project management experience, including EVMS/EAC oversight and proposal leadership.

• Experience with hardware design for Patriot, LTAMDS and NASAMS Air Defense Systems

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

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 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.