Mechanical Cooling Design Section Leader

Radar Mechanical Design Section Lead

Position:
Section Lead (Onsite)

Location:

Marlborough, MA or Tewksbury, MA (U.S.)Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship required; U.S. government security clearance (Secret) required from day 1.

• Set clear and measurable goals while effectively communicating with the team.
• Oversee performance, career development, and staffing needs of approximately 15 team members.
• Mentor the team on design, fabrication, testing, and installation of custom liquid‑cooled and air‑cooled systems.
• Manage performance development and appraisal, salary planning, and manpower planning.
• Contribute to the technical oversight of employees, monitor program execution, and provide technical expertise in direct support of program efforts and proposal activities.
• Act as a liaison between team members and programs, ensuring alignment of assignments, recognition, and performance.
• Dedicate approximately 10% of time to leadership duties, with the remaining time focused on technical contributions.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in hardware engineering design, development, or production support of cooling equipment and systems.
• Leadership experience in frontline or project leader positions, or in performance development.

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related science.
• Strong interpersonal, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with performance development processes and experience working in a matrix environment.
• Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and foster collaboration.
• Experience in technical and cost proposal development and a focus on process improvements.

Salary Range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD (good faith estimate; based on experience, location, education, and skills). Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and opportunities for annual incentive compensation.

Health & wellness benefits, flexible work schedules, parental and paid time off, holiday schedule, learning and education assistance, and child/adult backup care.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.