Section Leader - Naval Power

RTX (Raytheon); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX's Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) team in San Diego seeks a Section Leader to support engineering staffing and team development. You will mentor engineers, run performance discussions, and partner with program and functional leaders to address workforce needs while balancing technical and personnel duties.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, involves up to 20% travel, and is based in San Diego, CA.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in systems, software, integration and/or test.
• Experience leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing coaching and career development for section members.
• Lead performance discussions and goal setting.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to address staffing needs.
• Advocate for process improvements across teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Systems engineering

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO 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: Secret - Current

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

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.

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.