System Engineering Section Leader (M5)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee Scholar Program

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering - Advanced Technology System Engineering Section Lead in Tucson, AZ. This onsite role leads 10–15 engineers, influences execution, and guides talent acquisition, goal setting, and performance development from day one.

Qualifications include a STEM bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in system engineering for missile programs, plus leadership experience. Relocation assistance available for this position.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• System Engineering experience on missile applications for customer programs.
• Experience working with missile systems requirements, interfaces, or architecture development and management.
• Technical and/or functional Engineering leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key manager and mentor for 10–15 Systems Engineers; influence teamwork and enable execution.
• Participate in talent acquisition, goal setting, performance development, and appraisal of reports.
• Support the team as an individual contributor while growing technical skills.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805 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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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.

The Effectors Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Discipline consists of System Engineering, System Integration & Test, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and Lifecycle Engineering for Effectors. The Effectors System Engineering: Advanced Technology (AT) department is seeking a Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering - Advanced Technology System Engineering Section Lead. As the Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering - Advanced Technology System Engineering Section Lead, you will provide direct supervision to a team of engineers working on Advanced Technology programs, guiding them towards achieving departmental goals. You will also assist the department in solving system engineering problems to support, drive, and enable key business captures, current programs, special projects, and wide-ranging business opportunities. This position provides an opportunity to grow your technical skillset by contributing to the development of our workforce and creating and fostering a collaborative environment This is an Onsite position located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

You will act as a key manager and mentor for 10 - 15 Systems Engineers. You will influence, foster teamwork, and enable interdependent execution. You will participate in talent acquisition, goal setting, performance development, and appraisal of assigned employees. You will ensure each direct report has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and career advancement. You will support the team as an individual contributor, enhancing your technical skills.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• System Engineering experience on missile applications for customer programs.
• Experience working with missile systems requirements, interfaces, or architecture development and management.
• Technical and/or functional Engineering leadership experience.

We Prefer

• An advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Experience with hardware/software integration.
• Experience and knowledge of the Advanced Technology portfolios.
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM).
• Experience with Raytheon's Proposal Capture Process (development of Basis of Estimates, etc.)
• Experience managing direct reports in an engineering environment.
• Experience developing and mentoring new employees.
• Experience communicating with different levels of employees, departments, and customers.

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 Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.