Section Leader - Naval Power

Prattwhitney; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Section Leader in San Diego to support career development, staffing, and performance of engineers within the SE&TC team. The role involves leadership of section members, collaboration with program leadership, and contributing to workforce planning while maintaining alignment with RTX engineering practices.

This onsite position expects active government-cleared candidates and offers opportunities to influence staffing decisions and grow professional networks within the department.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in systems, software, integration and/or test.
• Experience leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and career development for section members.
• Lead recurring performance discussions, including goal setting and structured feedback.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment that promotes growth and retention.
• Partner with program and functional leadership to assess workforce needs and address staffing challenges.
• Advocate for continuous improvement across engineering teams, workflows, and culture.
• Manage key administrative responsibilities including timekeeping, training compliance, and salary planning.
• Support department- and directorate-level initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to RTX values, policies, and engineering best practices.
• Work as a technical lead or individual contributor; Section Leader duties account for approximately 10% of the employee’s time.
• Travel domestically, up to 20%.

Skills

STEM degree

Systems/Software/Integration

Team leadership

Education

B.S./B.E. in STEM

Job description

Date Posted, Country, and Location

Date Posted: 2026-10-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG

Position Role Type and Security Clearance Requirements

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: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Company Overview

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role Overview

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) team in San Diego is seeking a Section Leader, to support the career development, engagement, and performance of engineers. In this role, you will ensure effective staffing across programs while fostering a healthy, productive team culture. You will support elements of program development, engineering testing, integration, field testing, production, system deployment, and/or post deployment support across the product lifecycle. Section Leader responsibilities are performed part-time, and candidates must also hold a full-time technical or program role within the department. This role will be based out of San Diego, CA. By serving as a Section Leader, you will gain valuable leadership experience, strengthen your coaching and people-development skills, and build broader organizational awareness. This role offers the opportunity to influence staffing decisions, support team growth, and collaborate closely with functional and program leadership. Section Leaders also expand their professional network, deepen their understanding of workforce planning, and enhance their visibility across the department—all while continuing to advance in their primary technical or program role.

What You Will Do

• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and career development for section members.
• Lead recurring performance discussions, including goal setting and structured feedback.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment that promotes growth and retention.
• Partner with program and functional leadership to assess workforce needs and address staffing challenges.
• Advocate for continuous improvement across engineering teams, workflows, and culture.
• Manage key administrative responsibilities including timekeeping, training compliance, and salary planning.
• Support department- and directorate-level initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to RTX values, policies, and engineering best practices.
• Work as a technical lead or individual contributor; Section Leader duties account for approximately 10% of the employee’s time.
• Travel domestically, up to 20%.

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.
• Experience in systems, software, integration and/or test.
• Experience leading technical teams.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing early-career engineers, with the ability to build a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Prior involvement in staffing, workforce planning, or talent assessment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and balance program responsibilities with functional duties.
• Familiarity with performance management processes and goal-setting frameworks.
• Experience working across multiple programs or business areas, with the ability to influence without direct authority and partner effectively with various stakeholders.
• Interest in shaping team culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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 – Relocation assistance available.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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

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.

Location and Eligibility

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.

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 Statement

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.

Company Overview (continued)

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.