Stinger Guidance Section Technical Lead

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Guidance Section Technical Lead for the Stinger Block I Production Program in Tucson, AZ. You will lead a multi‑disciplinary hardware team, coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and government customers, and ensure technical rigor across the GS scope.

You will drive production readiness, analyze data, and mentor team members while interfacing with program leadership. The role requires strong leadership and actionable insights to meet ambitious schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and ≥8 years in hardware engineering leadership.
• Experience leading a multi‑disciplinary hardware team.
• Experience with program management tools (IMP/IMS) to identify issues and actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GS IPT in executing technical work scope per program schedule.
• Oversee production testing, data analyses, and reviews of technical reports and CDRLs.
• Provide technical leadership to GS IPT, SMEs, and suppliers on problems resolutions.
• Manage engineering support for production deliveries under tight schedules.
• Lead or review production Failure Investigations for rigorous corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze SPC/production data; provide detailed reports as needed.
• Offer technical direction for TDP maintenance and variance generation.
• Communicate status, accomplishments, issues, and needs to RTX and program leadership.
• Analyze manufacturing performance to identify constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to roadmaps on capacity, tech insertion, and obsolescence mitigation.

Skills

Multidisciplinary hardware engineering

Supplier management

Program management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Advanced STEM degree

Tools

IMP/IMS

Risk Management

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M13 ~ 3601 E Britannia Dr ~ BRITANNIA M13 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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. The Stinger Blk I Missile Production Program's Guidance Section Technical Lead is a technical role responsible for leading a multi-disciplined, geographically dispersed team in the delivery of the Guidance Sections (GS). The GS Technical Lead will frequently interface with internal and external stakeholders, technical subject matter experts, key major suppliers and government customers. The role requires a high level of execution expertise coupled with the ability to lead a high visibility production program. The additional responsibilities of the GS Technical Lead aspect of the role include ensuring all GS related scope across the Stinger Blk I production is executed per proper technical rigor, with a cohesive technical approach and compliant to our execution practices. Occasional Failure Investigations may be conducted to determine the root cause of production issues as well as corrective actions implementation in engineering scope or manufacturing environment. This is an Onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with the Guidance Section Integrated Product Team Lead to drive execution of technical work scope as defined in the program schedule and objectives.
• Work with the technical team on production testing required for the sell off of Guidance Section Lots, data analyses, data reviews and reviews of CDRLs being technical test reports.
• Provide technical leadership to the GS IPT or SMEs working with the program or partners working on problems resolutions related to Guidance Sections, Seekers, Cryo Systems, Optical Systems, Gyro, and other sub-components.
• Manage the engineering support for the production of Guidance Section deliveries with a challenging schedule.
• Review and/or lead production related Failure Investigations to ensure implementation of proper level of technical rigor and corrective actions.
• Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of SPC/production data, and provide detailed reports of results when needed.
• Provide technical direction, expertise and review for Technical Data Package (TDP) maintenance and variance generation.
• Communicate to both RTX and program leadership to provide status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed.
• Analyze manufacturing system performance to identify constraints, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic roadmaps focused on capacity growth, technology insertion, infrastructure upgrades, obsolescence mitigation, and future capabilities.
• Support proposals, business case development, supplier assessments, and Make/Buy/Where analyses.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to team members.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with other IPTs, program leadership, customers, and business associates both internal and external to Raytheon.

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 managing a multi-disciplined Hardware Engineering Team.
• Experience with technical team and supplier management.
• Experience using program management tools such as Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) or similar and Risk and Opportunity Management to identify issues and develop recommended courses of action to program leadership.

We Prefer:

• Familiarity with Stinger Block I Production Program.
• Advanced Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Excellent presentation and proposal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to drive technical failure investigations and production resolutions.
• Experience managing supplier development of complex subsystems.
• Over 4 years of experience in managing a multi-disciplined Hardware Engineering Team through the product development lifecycle.
• Expert knowledge of multiple work areas typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available for this position.
• 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.
• Holidays.
• 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.

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.

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.