Senior Manager – PDE Section Leader, Mechanical Engineering – Test Solutions (Onsite – Tucson, AZ)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon’s Test Solutions Engineering Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Section Leader to guide a Mechanical Engineering team through design, verification, and manufacturing acceptance of complex systems. You will set objectives, review performance, and drive cross‑functional collaboration to meet contract goals.

You will lead 10–20 engineers, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to EVMS and DoD security requirements while upholding Raytheon’s values of trust, respect, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 10 years of prior relevant professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Experience in a “Customer" oriented environment.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Experience presenting to leadership and peers.
• Active DoD issued Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10–20 mechanical engineers and set meaningful, measurable goals.
• Oversee design through lifecycle to production, verification, qualification and manufacturing acceptance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for testing and troubleshooting of systems.
• Conduct formal and informal performance reviews and career development discussions.
• Contribute to hiring and onboarding of section personnel.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

EVMS

Stakeholder communication

CAD CREO

Agile processes

Program management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

ABET accreditation preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

IMS/PMX

Tracking tools

CREO/ProE

Job description

About Raytheon

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.

About Us

At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you are on the front lines as we trailblaze new technologies, push the boundaries of innovation, and chart a course to tomorrow you can be proud to create.

Job Summary

The Test Solutions (TS) Engineering Center is seeking a Section Leader. As a Section Leader you will lead Mechanical Engineering professionals responsible for all elements of mechanical engineering design through all lifecycles to include but not limited to development, transition to production, design verification, qualification, and manufacturing acceptance of final product going to the customer.

What You Will Do

You will supervise and lead a team of approximately 10–20 members. In this role, you will set meaningful, measurable goals and communicate effectively to ensure your team is aligned with both department and directorate objectives. You will conduct formal and informal performance reviews, hold career development discussions, and lead by example while upholding our core Values and Behaviors: Trust, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, and Accountability. The Section Lead responsibilities are expected to account for roughly 15% of your work week, with the remaining time charged to program contracts within the TS organization. In addition, you will collaborate with multi‑discipline teams on the operation, testing, and troubleshooting of systems. You will perform independent health checks by evaluating program metrics and engage with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Cross Product Team/Directorate Leads, and other functional leaders to drive results that support program and business unit goals. You will also contribute to Test Equipment Engineering hiring efforts and oversee the onboarding of new section personnel. This role will require you to work on-site in Tucson, AZ.

Qualifications You Must Have

1. Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
2. Minimum of 10 years of prior relevant professional mechanical engineering experience.
3. Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
4. Experience in a “Customer" oriented environment.
5. Experience in a leadership role.
6. Experience presenting to leadership and peers.
7. Active DoD issued Secret Clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

1. Advanced degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines.
2. ABET accreditation preferred.
3. Previous experience with career development and personal skills development of team members.
4. Experience developing TE for production test environments.
5. Experience with CAD solid modeling tools and analysis tools with an emphasis on ProE / CREO Parametric.
6. Experience working in Agile development process.
7. Experience working with Program Management principles and tools such as IMS, PMX tools, or tracking books.
8. Experience with Proposal Capture Process (development of compliant Basis of Estimates).
9. Experience with Estimate at Complete (EAC) process and Engineering Labor Forecasting (ELF) systems.

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.

This position offers relocation.

Security and compliance information: This is an onsite role. 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. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website. here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.ht

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.