Section Lead – Tactical Radars and Effectors LADS

Date Posted:

2026-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

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 after 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. 

The Tactical Radars and Effectors Department within the Raytheon Hardware Engineering Team is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Section Lead to support effector products within the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) strategic business unit.

The role is expected to be onsite and based in Tucson, AZ. 

What you Will Do

• The job responsibilities of this Section Leader position include managing and mentoring engineers LADS programs.

• The section leader will guide a section of 10-15 engineers. This includes hiring, staffing, performance evaluations, mentoring/coaching, expense reports and timecard approvals.

• The section leader is also expected to support the programs directly in a technical leadership role.

• The Section Lead will team with the Department Lead in the execution of Hardware Engineering and Raytheon Engineering goals.

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 or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience

• Prior engineering experience with progressing leadership roles.

• Experience in hardware engineering design, development, and production support 

• Leadership experience in frontline or project leader roles 

• Demonstrated experience leading a technical team, including, but not limited to: role of task lead, IPTL, CPTL, or Engineering Lead.

• Experience working on products for military applications or challenging environments.

Qualifications We Value: 

• Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related discipline 

• Practical experience in all phases of a missile product development lifecycle from concept development through product delivery and support.

• Technical knowledge of engineering Technical Data Package (TDP) development and release 

• Technically oriented, self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information. 

• Experience working with suppliers or production facilities during manufacture and assembly of products 

• Experience in requirement compliance and product qualification processes 

• Experience in functional management of engineering teams driving performance, mentorship, knowledge transfer, managing through change, and exhibition of influential leadership. 

• Ability to lead collaboration and teamwork with both Raytheon, supplier and customer executives. 

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Estimate to Complete (EAC) processes. 

• Experience preparing both technical and cost proposals, the ability to critically review proposals, conduct technical presentations and acquire relevant engineering and functional approvals. 

• Demonstrated track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Familiarity working with US Government, DCMA, and/or customers during program development and selloff 

• Advocate for process improvement team builder, and ability to build strong relationships and partnerships with internal resources. 

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 Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation

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