Hardware Design (Trainers) Section Leader - Tewksbury, MA (On-site)

Date Posted:

2025-07-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA132: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 2 Sudbury 50 Apple Hill Drive Sudbury - Building 2, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 Hardware Engineering directorate leads in the mechanical hardware design, development, and production of weapons systems. We use state-of-the-art tools, processes, and technology, with capabilities encompassing a broad range of technical disciplines, including product engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials engineering, analysis and test, rapid hardware development/builds and configuration and data management documentation.

The Rapid Hardware Solutions (RHS) department within Mechanical Engineering is chartered to deliver agile services.  We bridge across Operations and Engineering, providing solutions through the execution of quick-turn design, procurement, manufacturing, and environmental test services.

RHS is skilled in special test equipment, program trainers, environmental test, and cooling systems mechanical design.  We utilize Creo and Common Product Data Management (PDM) with tailored release processes for maximum cross-use and flexibility.

RHS executes prototyping and high-mix/low-rate procurement and fabrication activities with a focus on in-house electro-mechanical packaging, support equipment and liquid cooling systems integration, and partner with outside suppliers to satisfy all demands. We strive to minimize cycle times and provide best value through the utilization of dynamic and agile processes.

This role is for a Section Leader of the Program Trainers Section for RHS in Tewksbury, MA.  The purpose of this section is to support the design, build and fly away support of a variety of product lines. These product lines simulate tactical hardware and maintenance procedures, being an integral part to the warfighter. 

Serving primarily PATRIOT customers, the Trainers group is unique in that they are involved at every step of the production process. Participating in proposals, leading large design efforts, supporting procurement & build efforts, and spearheading fly-away support and sell-off, Trainers is a one-stop-shop for all ME needs. Primary product lines include the Reconfigurable Tabletop Trainers (RT3’s), Patriot Maintenance Trainers (PMT’s) and Communication Operations Trainers (COT’s).  

This role is located on-site in Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do

• Support Estimate at Completes (EACs) for work affecting the section

• Review of program financial metrics, logging them into EPIC upon completion

• Conduct oversight of program scope supported by section.

• Support proposal activities for program growth and new pursuits

• Drive team to hit cycle time goals and critical design milestones

• Coordinate program staffing needs, ensuring that each direct report has suitable work assignment and opportunities for growth and career advancement.

• Review command media updates and flow out to the team to implement accordingly

• Collaborate with the Department Leader and other RHS Section Leaders in execution of Mechanical Engineering goals.

• Oversee training to foster growth of direct reports and maintain/improve skillsets within the section.

• Foster teamwork and interdependent execution of tasking

• Participate in performance development processes including goal setting, performance reviews and merit allocation.

• Support department hiring goals.

• Provide guidance, direction, mentoring

• Directorate and Business Communication flow down

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in en