Mech Eng Manager - Section Lead LADS Effectors

Mech Eng Manager - Section Lead LADS Effectors

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.

The Tactical Radars and Effectors Department within the Raytheon Hardware Engineering Team is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Section Lead to support effector programs within the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) strategic business unit. The role is expected to be onsite and based in Tucson, AZ.

• Manage, mentor, and lead a team of 10‑15 engineers, including hiring, staffing, performance evaluations, mentoring/coaching, expense reports and timecard approvals.
• Support LADS programs in a technical leadership role, collaborating with the Department Lead on the execution of Hardware Engineering and Raytheon Engineering goals.
• Provide highly skilled multi‑disciplinary engineering services across all program phases focused on the development, design, deployment, and operational systems for use in U.S. Government and foreign military applications.
• Lead proposal activities, program startup, and execution, including preparing technical and cost proposals, conducting technical presentations and acquiring relevant engineering and functional approvals.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics (STEM degree).
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience with progressive leadership roles.
• Experience in hardware engineering design, development, and production support.
• Leadership experience in frontline or project leader roles.
• Experience working on products for military applications or challenging environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance prior to the start date (U.S. citizenship required).

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Practical experience in all phases of a missile product development lifecycle from concept development through product delivery and support.
• Technical knowledge of engineering Technical Data Package (TDP) development and release.
• Experience working with suppliers or production facilities during manufacture and assembly of products.
• Experience in requirement compliance and product qualification processes.
• Experience in functional management of engineering teams driving performance, mentorship, knowledge transfer, managing through change, and exhibition of influential leadership.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Estimate to Complete (EAC) processes.
• Experience preparing both technical and cost proposals, critically reviewing proposals, conducting technical presentations, and acquiring relevant engineering and functional approvals.
• Demonstrated track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity working with U.S. Government, DCMA, and/or customers during program development and sell‑off.
• Advocate for process improvement team builder, and ability to build strong relationships and partnerships with internal resources.

Salary range: 101,000 USD – 203,000 USD. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs.

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.