Lab Lead – Principal Analyst

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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. The Systems Integration & Test Environments 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 life cycles for tests 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 Lab Lead‑ Principal Analyst Support to manage and implement environmental test projects, as well as oversee the day‑to‑day administrative functions of multiple engineering and environmental test labs. This role will focus on ensuring safety, security, and compliance in alignment with established doctrine and governance. You will be creative and innovative, possessing strong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

In this position, you must be able to collaborate with customers, employees, and senior leaders when implementing process and procedural changes. This position is onsite in Tewksbury, MA and Andover, MA; travel between both lab sites as needed.

• Manage Lab Operating Procedures (LOPs) by providing direction for lab users on established policies.
• Manage, coordinate, and implement Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainment programs.
• Oversee Property & Metrology Management to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Conduct cost analyses and ensure task completion within approved budgets.
• Provide process support to Supply Chain Management (SCM).
• Oversee audit and assessment preparation.
• Lead Engineering Lab Objective Evaluation and Voluntary Protection Program; develop corrective action plans and long-term objectives aligned with engineering customer goals.
• Safeguard classified/proprietary materials, hardware, and documentation in compliance with Export Administration Regulations.
• Develop and implement communication plans; provide consulting support to functional and engineering management.
• Influence stakeholders within and outside responsible areas regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight, offering professional input, guidance, and problem-solving expertise.
• Perform tasks requiring physical exertion, such as standing, walking, and occasional outdoor work.
• Travel locally as required, with occasional travel outside the local area.

• Develop time management skills through the oversight of broad administrative management responsibilities.
• Gain experience in horizontal and vertical communications across organizational levels.