Section Leader - Mission Planning Section 2 (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a section leader to guide a team of 8–15 engineers and analysts and to realize Mission Planning objectives onsite. You will be the SME for mission planning, developing common solutions across programs, captures and IRADs, and growing the team’s capabilities.

This role requires a STEM degree with about 8+ years of relevant experience, experience in mission planning for weapons, and strong software skills (Linux, C++, Java). Active and transferable U.S.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with mission planning for weapons, system performance, CONOPS, or algorithms and signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8–15 engineers and analysts to realize Mission Planning team objectives.
• Be the subject matter expert for mission planning expertise.
• Develop common mission planning solutions across programs, Captures and IRADs.
• Develop team expertise in mission planning methods and tools.
• Grow a mission planning cadre with varied experience and skills.
• Execute a portfolio of project work for programs, Captures and IRADs – both for yourself and your team.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and influencing skills along with fostering teamwork and growth for your section members.

Skills

Mission planning

Leadership

System performance

CONOPS

Algorithm & signal processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Linux

Virtual Machines

C++

Java

C#

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

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.

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.

Eligibility and Clearance

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.

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

Work Location

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.

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.

Salary Range

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.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays
• 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.

What You Will Do

Lead a team of 8 – 15 engineers and analysts to realize Mission Planning team objectives.

You will:

• be the subject matter expert for mission planning expertise
• develop common mission planning solutions across programs, Captures and IRADs
• develop team expertise in mission planning methods and tools
• grow a mission planning cadre with varied experience and skills
• execute a portfolio of project work for programs, Captures and IRADs – both for yourself and your team
• opportunities to use a wholistic mindset coupled with your engineering skills in support of one or more projects as an individual contributor
• provide guidance, direction, mentoring and influencing skills along with fostering teamwork, interdependent execution, and growth for your section members
• participate in talent acquisition, goal setting, performance development, and appraisal for your team
• ensure each direct report has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and career advancement

What You Will Learn

In this role you will learn administrative and technical oversight of the section while maintaining current day-to-day engineering activities while supporting department and directorate level initiatives. As a section leader you will learn about talent acquisition, goal setting, career development, performance appraisals, and compensation processes. You will learn about employee compliance with company policies and procedures.

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 unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with mission planning for weapons, system performance, CONOPS, or algorithms and signal processing
• Experience with aerodynamics, Launch Acceptability Regions, or modeling and simulation (i.e. 6-DOF)
• Experience with software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification (i.e. Linux, virtual machines, C#, C++, Java)
• Experience with aircraft integration and store interface (i.e. MIL STD 1553 and 1760)
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related discipline
• Previous management experience in the following: developing and mentoring new employees, communicating with different levels of employees, departments, and/or customers, team building, interviewing and hiring new employees
• Experience in Military CONOPs
• Experience with datalink and GPS configuration and keying (i.e. Link-16)
• Existing TS/SCI security clearance, or past qualification for this clearance
• Experience and knowledge of the Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), Proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs)

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.

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