Engineering Lab Lead

Date Posted:

2026-04-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NM-WHITE SANDS-LC38 ~ Bldg. 23626, LC-38 Nike Ave ~ BLDG LC38 (External Site)

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 on 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 Systems Engineering & Test: Capabilities Center includes all the engineering disciplines responsible for systems design & test on all Raytheon products.  Our engineers are responsible for all elements of the development lifecycle for test including test requirements, test system design, flight simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, computer-in-the-loop, advanced engineering prototyping technology, flight operations for manned and unmanned vehicles, environmental testing, environmental characterization, and engineering laboratory management.  We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrate state of the art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Analyst Support Engineer to manage and implement engineering lab strategic projects and day-to-day administrative functions within multiple engineering labs, with specific focus on safety, security, and compliance using established doctrine and governance.  You will be creative and innovative, possessing strong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills. In the position, you must be able to collaborate with customers, employees, and senior leaders when implementing process and procedural changes.

Travel as needed to support mission and program execution, locally within WSMR, as well as business travel to other US locations, and outside the Continental U.S.. This. position is an onsite role located at WSMR in White Sands, NM.

This position supports the Mission Capability Verification Center (MCVC) in White Sands, New Mexico. This person will join a team that is supporting an active radar system Integration and Test site on White Sands Missile Range. As part of the team, responsibilities may include supporting activities to maintain the posture of compliance requirements regarding safety, security, process, and procedures. Responsibilities may include coordinating activities between Raytheon and Range personnel.

What You Will Do

• Lab Operating Procedure (LOP) Management; provide direction for lab users on established policies
• Management, coordination and implementation of Environment Health Safety and Sustainment
  Property & Metrology Management
• Perform cost analysis, ensure task completion within approved budgets
• Provide process support to Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Oversee audit/assessment preparation. Overseeing Engineering Lab Objective Evaluation and Voluntary Protection Program; develop corrective action plans and assist in the development of long-range objectives, including engineering customer goals 
• Safeguarding of classified/proprietary material, hardware, and documentation, utilizing defense material/property under Export Administration Regulations
• Develop and implement communication plans, providing consulting support to functional and engineering customer management
• Work to influence stakeholders within and outside responsible area at an operational level regarding policies, practices, and procedures
• Work autonomously with limited oversight; provide professional input, guidance, and problem solving
• This position requires some physical exertion while standing, sitting, or walking, working outside
• Local travel in the general area is required, with occasional travel outside the local area

What You Will Learn

• Time management skills resulting from broad administrative management responsibilities
• Diverse horizontal and vertical communication skills 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A Degree or equi