Section Leader - HW Labs and Test Engineering

Date Posted:

2025-11-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RI101: 1847 W Main Rd 1847 W. Main Road Nimitz Building, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 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 HW Organization provides engineering design, integration and production to core radar, sonar, torpedo, and combat system competencies (process and control, integration and test, power systems, torpedo and sonar electronics, receivers and exciters, antennas and microwave subassemblies).

What You Will Do

• Lead management of Electrical Engineering Labs and Test Engineering’s support of production programs

• Work with the department manager to help staff multiple programs, control overhead costs, develop and deliver employee performance reviews, and lead audit participation

• Provide support to management at the HW leadership level and the engineering level

• Lead a sphere of up to 20 employees who will depend on the leader’s leadership to guide their careers and to maximize their potential and effectiveness.          

                                                   

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:

  • Experience in managing engineering labs to include day-to-day tasking, safety/quality audits, and safety/quality compliance

  • Experience onboarding and offboarding new employees

  • Experience with Undersea and/or Radar production programs

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Undersea and/or Radar labs and/or test engineering.

• Experience in a production environment

• Existing Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Top secret clearance with interim clearance

• Ability to successfully interact and relate with people of different experience levels and backgrounds

• Strong desire to support production programs and oversee test engineers and technicians

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining