Transportable Radars Section Lead, Mgr Mech Eng

Date Posted:

2025-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA312: Woburn MA 235 Presidential 235 Presidential Way Spencer Building 26, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is 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 & Effectors Mechanical Engineering Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering supports the development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products including radars, missiles, command and control systems, and naval electronics.  The products support US Government and international customers.

The Tactical Radars and Effectors Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Section Lead for Transportable Radars. The role is expected to be onsite and located in Woburn, MA.

What You Will Do

The Section Lead performs direct line management activities and provides leadership for 10-15 engineers.  These activities include technical oversight of programs, technical development of people, training, performance management and resource allocation.  

The candidate will ensure two-way communication for section members; serve as the day-to-day liaison to the program concerning employee job assignments, performance and recognition, and technical oversight.  Responsibilities also include coordinating program staffing needs, optimizing resource utilization, and interviewing applicants. 

The Section Lead will team with the Department Lead in the execution of Hardware Engineering and Raytheon Engineering goals.  As the section lead, you will lead a team of engineers by providing highly skilled multi-disciple engineering services across all program phases focused on the development, design, deployment, and operational systems for use in US Government and Foreign Military applications.  The Section Lead will be responsible for leadership and mentoring of the team in proposal activities, program startup, and execution. 

Qualifications You Must Have  

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and eight (8) years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and five (5) years of prior relevant experience.

Experience in hardware engineering design, development, and production support

Leadership experience in frontline or project leader roles

Experience working on products for military applications and environments.

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.

Qualifications We Prefer 

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related discipline

Technical knowledge of radar and transportable systems conceptual design, engineering development, and production.

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

Proven record of independent decision making; able to operate remotely from business headquarters and make accountable, appropriate executive decisions.

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.

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

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