Sr. Electrical Engineer - Depot Hardware Lead

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Raytheon’s Tucson-based team seeks an Electrical Depot Hardware Lead for a Missile Production Program. You will provide technical oversight to engineers and operations staff, coordinating with the Depot Program Lead and Production Chief Engineer to prioritize tasks and resolve production issues.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in engineering projects or programs.
• Experience leading technical projects or failure investigations.

Responsibilities

• Function as an Electrical Depot Hardware Lead on Missile Production Program.
• Provide technical oversight/mentorship to cross-functional engineers and operations staff.
• Coordinate with Depot Program Lead and Production Chief Engineer for prioritization.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and external partners to resolve production issues.

Skills

RF Design

Mixed-signal design

Technical Leadership

Technical Writing

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

Raytheon’s Land & Shipboard Effector Guidance Systems Department is responsible for the delivery of affordable and innovative electrical products. Accountable for program execution including cost, schedule and technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle. Providing resources to drive development and sustainment activities of our Land and Naval based electrical products. Our teams manage a variety of engineering projects while maintaining a work life balance.

What You Will Do

• Function as an Electrical Depot Hardware Lead on Missile Production Program
• Provide technical oversight/mentorship over team of cross functional engineers and operation staff. Focus placed on engineering task execution, technical rigor, and meeting schedule.
• Coordinate with Depot Program Lead and Production Chief Engineer for cross-functional prioritization.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, our Industrial Partner, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve issues that may arise during production, testing, and integration.
• Support ILMF’s (Intermediate Level Maintenance Facilities) in troubleshooting and failure investigations.
• Travel Requirements: less than 10% annually
• Shift Information: 1st shift

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years’ prior relevant experience
• Relevant experience with any of the following: RF, analog, digital, and / or mixed signal circuit design or analysis and / or digital signal processing, debugging, failure investigations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a technical project and/or failure investigation root cause corrective action
• Experience with professional technical communication and collaboration with internal and external customers, Relevant experience with updating and presenting technical data package documentation

Qualifications We Prefer

• Production process knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), RF, Seeker/Sensor, or electronic subsystems; including circuit design, CCA assembly, electrical test, and supplier/sub-tier supplier support.
• Knowledge of RF / microwave devices preferred.
• Prior customer-interfacing roles
• Familiar with Agile program management methodology
• Familiar with Depot program lifecycle
• Effective organization, emotional intelligence, etc.
• Systems thinking, strong problem solving in alignment with the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE).
• Experience with CCA design, subsystems integration and test, problem investigation, technical writing, formal presentation, and implementing Engineering Change Notices.
• Experience working with an international supply base and export and import policies.
• Leadership of technical teams, including technical oversight and direction, cross-functional coordination, preparation of detailed technical reports, and design review development and presentation.

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.

Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

• 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.

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.

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.

Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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.