Manager, GNC Section Lead

Date Posted:

2024-12-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ805: RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 Processing Guidance and Controls Center (PGC) within Systems Engineering seeks talented engineers to support our effectors programs. The PGC team combines the performance disciplines of Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MSA), Signal Processing (SP), and Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) to provide robust effectors solutions for the warfighter.  The PGC center specializes in providing SP and GNC solutions in integrated flight simulations that support the lifecycle of the product, from conceptual design and trades, to development, even before the target hardware is available, to evaluating the system performance and reducing the number of trials required before fielding a product.

Our GNC Department is seeking a Manager to perform in the role of Section Leader. This role will support the technical growth and career development of a group of about 10+ GNC engineers, contribute to the technical execution of the department in our programs, and help the section stay compliant with company policies and procedures. 

This position is an onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• The GNC Section Lead will have a technical role on at least one program in addition to performing the day-to-day leadership of a group of GNC engineers, with the primary responsibility of ensuring that each employee has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Perform management tasks for a section of 8-18 members.
• Your duties will include performance development and appraisal, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring adherence to company policies.
• You will contribute to the technical oversight of employees, monitor program execution, and provide subject matter expertise in direct support of program efforts and proposal activities.
• Active participation in both recruiting and retention activities.

What You Will Learn

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about several of the programs that we support while developing and practicing their leadership skills.
• You will be able to grow your network within and outside their discipline.
• You will also learn about how the technology is evolving to support our technical roadmaps and needs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Guidance, Navigation, and/or Controls engineering experience
• Minimum of 3 years GNC experience in missile system applications
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer  

• Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics or Applied Mathematics.
• Top Secret clearance
• Strong knowledge of fundamental concepts, with high level of analytical ability to drive technical solutions
• Prior experience in a functional or technical leadership role
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across all levels and disciplines.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible. This position is able to provide relocation assistance.

Learn More & Apply Now!

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.