ERBS - Test Equipment Prototyping Section Lead

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 Hardware Engineering department leads in the mechanical and electrical hardware design, development, and production of weapons systems. We use state‑of‑the‑art tools, processes, and technology, with capabilities encompassing a broad range of technical disciplines, including product engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials engineering, analysis and test, rapid hardware development/builds and configuration and data management documentation.

The Engineering Rapid Build Services (ERBS) department within Hardware Engineering is chartered to deliver agile services. We bridge across Operations and Engineering, providing solutions through the execution of quick‑turn procurement and manufacturing. ERBS is skilled in special test equipment and program trainers. ERBS executes prototyping and high‑mix/low‑rate procurement and fabrication activities with a focus on in‑house electro‑mechanical packaging, support equipment and liquid cooling systems integration.

We strive to minimize cycle times and provide best value through the utilization of dynamic and agile processes.

This role is for a Section Leader of the Rita Road Test Equipment and Prototyping Section for ERBS in Tucson, AZ. The purpose of this section is to support technicians who fabricate, test and inspect electrical and mechanical assemblies and sub‑assemblies, including cables, chassis, CCAs, test racks and other assemblies in support of Test Equipment development and integration.

This role is located on‑site in Tucson, AZ (9020 S Rita Rd, BLDG 9020).

• Coordinate program staffing needs, ensuring that each direct report has suitable work assignment and opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Provide guidance, direction, mentoring.
• Document and manage the processes, roles, and responsibilities of this team, jointly with the development of the larger organizational processes and roles.
• Collaborate with the Department Leader and other ERBS Section Leaders in execution of Hardware Engineering goals.
• Oversee training to foster growth of direct reports and maintain/improve skillsets within the section.
• Foster teamwork and interdependent execution of tasking.
• Participate in performance development processes including goal setting, performance reviews and merit allocation.
• Directorate and Business Communication flow down.
• Manage manpower needs, including interviewing, hiring, and on‑boarding. Assist the lab lead(s) in enforcing lab policy and addressing compliance issues.
• Provide oversight for shop operations and processes, including process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting of fabrication, test, and inspection related issues.
• Identify alternate tooling in response to obsolescence or availability issues. Support functional initiatives within the department, center, and directorate, as necessary.
• Manage the Test Equipment Fabrication Pool.
• Manage facilities upgrades.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience working in a functional leadership or program management role including managing schedules and resources to meet assigned milestones.
• Ability to interface with other engineering disciplines, non‑technical disciplines, and customers to resolve issues.
• Experience with executing on facilities or Capital projects (4‑Panel creation, Return on Investment calculation, support, execution).
• U.S. citizenship required and an active, transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Clearance: Secret) required prior to start date.

• Experience in desktop computing tools (MS Excel, MS Word,…