Section Leader - RAM & FRACAS Engineering

Raytheon; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a RAM/FRACAS Section Leader to manage a RAM & FRACAS team onsite in Woburn, MA. The role involves leadership duties, hiring, mentoring, and active involvement in program operations to deliver quality work within budget.

The candidate should have a STEM degree with 8+ years of RAM/FRACAS experience and experience in radar systems is preferred. Active Secret Clearance or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• RAM analyses across the system lifecycle.
• Failure analyses and corrective action implementation.
• Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop the team through career discussions and training.
• Establish meaningful and measurable goals and communicate with the team.
• Oversee direct line management for the section including performance and talent acquisition.
• Support department and directorate level initiatives.
• Review team timecards and expense statements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead RAM & FRACAS efforts and act as technical leader.
• Develop proposals and strategies for contracts and budgets.

Skills

RAM analyses

FRACAS

8 years experience

STEM degree

Security clearance

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-08-12

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Long Range Radars department is seeking a Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) and Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Section Leader to work onsite in Woburn, MA. As a Section Leader, the candidate will be expected to actively participate in 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 enhance your skillset by contributing to the development of our workforce.

What You Will Do

• Develop the team through career discussions and training.
• 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.
• Review team timecards and Expense Statements.
• Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversight of personnel issue resolution.
• Adhere to and ensure alignment to Raytheon Technologies Values and Behaviors.
• Be a technical leader supporting and enabling members of the section.
• Develop strategies for proposals and contract execution focused on delivering quality work products within budget.
• Travel domestically, up to 15%.

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 RAM analyses across the system lifecycle.
• Experience with Failure analyses and corrective action implementation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in radar systems, system requirements, and/or system test.
• Demonstrated understanding of program Technical Data Package (drawings, parts lists, and electrical schematics), Change Notices (CNs)/Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), technical manuals, and tool catalogs.
• Performed as a technical lead for RAM & FRACAS teams.
• 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.), Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and certified BOE certification.
• Ability & desire to lead large teams.
• Active Secret Clearance or eligibility to obtain Secret Clearance
• Professional Certification in the area of Reliability, Availability and Maintainability.

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

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.