Vision Systems Engineering Lab Manager

Date Posted

United States of America

US-CA-GOLETA-B01 6825 Cortona Dr BLDG B01

Onsite

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Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon Vision Systems is seeking an Engineering Lab Manager to lead operations in our advanced semiconductor, focal plane array, and electro‑optical device Test laboratories. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of multiple technical labs while supporting ongoing R&D, engineering, and production activities. The ideal candidate combines technical experience with leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex lab workflows in a fast‑paced environment.

This is an onsite role in Goleta, CA.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of RVS engineering and development labs, including equipment utilization, workflow coordination, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Lead a team of lab technicians, specialists, and support staff, providing direction, mentorship, training, and performance guidance.
• Manage laboratory assets, including equipment maintenance schedules, calibration, documentation, and lifecycle planning.
• Partner with engineering, R&D, program leadership, and facilities teams to support experiments, builds, testing, and development activities.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, cleanroom, chemical handling, and security requirements.
• Establish, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures, lab configuration control, and equipment access policies.
• Coordinate procurement of lab consumables, tools, materials, and replacement parts; manage budgets and cost controls.
• Support capacity planning and future lab capability development, including capital equipment selection and installation oversight.
• Drive continuous improvement in lab efficiency, safety, organization, and technical capability.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams to ensure labs meet evolving engineering and program needs.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related STEM field and minimum 5 years' experience.
• Knowledge of implementing laboratory safety protocols, EHS procedures, and chemical‑handling requirements.
• Experience in laboratories that support electro‑optical, semiconductor, MEMS, infrared detector, or similar device development.
• Responsibility leading, supervising, and/or managing activities within a technical laboratory environment.

• Experience with Raytheon Vision Systems labs, equipment, or processes.
• Background in facility upgrades, lab buildouts, or capital equipment deployment.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience.
• Familiarity with configuration management and controlled lab environments.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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…