Section Leader - Mission Planning Section 2 (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson seeks a section leader to guide engineers and analysts in mission planning, systems engineering, and program execution. You will drive engineering solutions across programs and IRADs while mentoring a growing team.

You will shape talent growth, manage performance development, and align with DoD mission requirements. The role expects active clearance and U.S. citizenship, with onsite work in the Tucson area.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with mission planning for weapons, system performance, CONOPS, or algorithms and signal processing.
• Experience with aerodynamics, Launch Acceptability Regions, or modeling and simulation (6-DOF).
• Experience with software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification (Linux, virtual machines, C#, C++, Java).
• Experience with aircraft integration and store interface (MIL STD 1553 and 1760).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8–15 engineers and analysts to realize Mission Planning team objectives.
• Execute a portfolio of project work for programs, Captures and IRADs.
• Opportunities to contribute as an individual engineer on projects.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and influencing skills across the team.
• Participate in talent acquisition, goal setting and performance development.
• Ensure direct reports have growth opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Mission planning

Systems engineering

Software architecture

C/C++/Java

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Linux

Virtual machines

C#

C++

Java

MIL STD 1553/1760

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

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.

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)

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.

• 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.

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.

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms