SETC LTAMDS Section Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX seeks a Section Leader at our MA site (Tewksbury or Marlborough) to lead a team of engineers onsite. You will establish goals, manage performance, and drive staffing and policy adherence while guiding program initiatives in a collaborative environment.

The role blends technical leadership with personnel management, mentoring, and active participation in department objectives, while aligning with RTX values and expected accountability.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with the Performance Development process
• Experience working in a matrix environment

Responsibilities

• 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 management, career development, and talent acquisition.
• Support department and directorate level initiatives.
• Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversight of personnel issue resolution.
• Timecard approvals.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Performance management

Talent acquisition

Technical leadership

Education

STEM degree

Tools

EVMS

Basis of Estimates

EAC process

Proposal Capture Process

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-12 Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB2 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ SUDBURY BLDG, Tewksbury Tb2 200 Sudbury

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 1At 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) Discipline organization is the central focus for Mission Systems Integration activities within Raytheon, responsible for defining customer needs, functional and product architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system performance, system sustainment, System Security Engineering (SSE), integration and system level testing, identifying and resolving hardware, software, and networking issues, and developing automated or operator-driven tests in support of system-level integration, verification, validation and sustainment.As a Section Leader, you will be expected to actively participate in department goals and initiatives, support department hiring, support 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 fostering an inclusive environment. This position is based out of Tewksbury, MA or Marlborough, MA

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 management, career development, and talent acquisition

• Support department and directorate level initiatives

• Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures

• Oversight of personnel issue resolution

• Timecard approvals

• 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.

Qualification 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 with the Performance Development process

• Experience working in a matrix environment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience of effectively managing a team over a wide geographical area

• 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

• Experience in implementing business and program improvements through process improvement methodologies

• Applicable Master's Degree

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.

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.