Section Leader: Naval Radars (SI&T) Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Section Leader in the Naval Systems Department to lead a team of engineers in the SI&T discipline. You will establish measurable goals, manage performance, and support staffing and program initiatives. The role can be based in multiple MA locations with travel up to 10%.

Required is a STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in system, software, integration, and/or test, plus strong communication and leadership abilities to drive collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in system, software, integration, and/or test.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; prior team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and establish meaningful goals.
• Oversee direct line management, performance, and career development.
• Support department and directorate initiatives and policy adherence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and resolve personnel issues.
• Provide mentorship and actively participate in staffing and staffing decisions.
• Contribute as technical lead or individual contributor; ~10% of time.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Program management

Education

STEM degree

Tools

EVMS

Basis of Estimates

EAC process

Proposal Capture Process

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking a Section Leader in the Naval Systems Department within the System Integration and Test (SI&T) discipline. The NS Department supports multiple contracts for SPY6 Radar, Ship, and Undersea Systems. As a Section Leader, the candidate will be expected to actively participate in NS leadership team goals and initiatives, support department hiring and program staffing, provide employee feedback and mentoring, and be actively involved in daily program operations. This position provides an opportunity to grow your skillset by contributing to the development of our workforce and creating and a fostering environment.

What You Will Do

Lead a team of engineers.

Establish meaningful and measurable goals and communicate effectively with the team.

Oversee the direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance impact, career development, and talent acquisition.

Support department and directorate level initiatives.

Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures.

Oversight of personnel issue resolution.

Adhere to and ensure alignment to Raytheon Technologies Values and Behaviors.

Work as a technical lead or individual contributor; Section Leader duties account for approximately 10% of the employee’s time.

This role can be based out of Tewksbury, MA, Marlborough, MA or Woburn, MA.

Occasional travel 10% and the ability to support multiple shifts.

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 system, software, integration, and/or test.

Qualifications We Prefer Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Past experience with team leadership.

Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar budget tracking system.

Experience with Raytheon’s Proposal Capture Process (development of Basis of Estimates, etc).

Experience with the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process.

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 Eligible – Relocation assistance available

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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. 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.

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.

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.