Principal Specialist Lab Manager, Eng. Services

Date Posted:

2026-03-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

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 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 Multi-Product Power & Digital (MPD) department designs FPGAs, circuit cards, and electronics subassemblies for a range of products including missiles/effectors, radars, and electronic warfare systems.  The team leverages digital, analog, and power design skills to provide support throughout the product lifecycle from architecture and design through production and sustainment.

The MPD department is seeking a Principal Specialist Lab Manager to join our team.  In this role, you will lead the tactical and strategic direction for the Fort Wayne Engineering Labs.  The Engineering Labs are critical to program success, and you will partner with experienced, multidisciplinary teams to define requirements, develop improvement activities for technical capabilities as well as continuous improvements for metrology, safety, ergonomic, environmental and compliance.   You will collaborate with personnel from other RTX locations to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement while leveraging work and equipment sharing as appropriate.

This position is an onsite role, Located in Fort Wayne, IN.

What You Will Do

• Serve as Fort Wayne site leader for Engineering Labs

• Support / prepare for Internal/External Audits/Assessments Actions ~ OSHA VPP, Property, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Security, Disposal, EHS&S, Safety, AS9100, Laser, Programs, Chemicals, etc.

• Lead improvements to processes, systems or products to enhance overall Lab performance, safety, ergonomics, technical capabilities and compliance levels.

• Create and Maintain Lab Operation Procedures (LOP)

• Ensure all Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) plans are current and being followed

• Ensure lab personnel are following Lab Run Rules and practicing clean-as-you-go techniques

• Ensure all safety regulations are followed by Lab Personnel and necessary PPE is being used

• Ensure all chemicals are within expiration date (including tapes & eyewash stations)

• Main point-of-contact for all lab personnel requests/services

• Maintain Lab Area Management System (AMIS) and Calibration & Preventive Maintenance System (ARAMIS).

• Assist in management of engineering hardware inventories for GFE

• Collaborate with Facility leadership and initiate Facility Work Requests as required

• Assist other Lab Leads when assistance is requested including other sites

• Coach, review, and delegate work to junior engineers and engineering technicians

• Ensure the Lab Access Lists are current (updated within 30 days) and provide access to authorized employees.

• Coordinate procurement requests from lab personnel

• Coordinate placing proper identification labels on property/metrology assets

• Coordinate the closure of all Notification-of-Out-of-Tolerance equipment on time

• Support customer interactions and relations related to Lab operations

• Engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers and junior engineers

• Assist in managing engineering hardware inventories and location of test equipment, material

• Complete a Visual walk through of labs for safety, security and proper care & use of equipment

• Ensure all lab equipment has legible property stickers, calibration stickers as appropriate

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Leadership experience with Engineering Labs for testing electronics such a