Section Leader - Long Range Radars

Section Leader, Principal Systems Engineer – SETC Long Range Radars (LRR)

Location:

Woburn, MA or Tewksbury, MA; onsite.

U.S. citizenship required. Existing or active U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret) required prior to start date. Current clearance status: active and existing security clearance required on day 1.

Salary Range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD.

• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and career development support for section members.
• Conduct regular performance discussions, including goal-setting and feedback.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention activities.
• Foster a supportive, collaborative environment that promotes growth and engagement.
• Partner with program and functional leadership to understand workforce needs and resolve staffing challenges.
• Champion continuous improvement in engineering practices, workflow, and team culture.
• Manage administrative responsibilities such as timekeeping, training compliance, and salary planning.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with defensive radar systems and/or Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems.
• Experience leading technical teams.

• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing early-career engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, supportive team environments.
• Prior involvement in staffing, workforce planning, or talent assessment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and balance program responsibilities with functional duties.
• Familiarity with performance management processes and goal-setting frameworks.
• Experience working across multiple programs or business areas.
• Interest in shaping team culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively with various stakeholders.

• Valuing Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on level and collective bargaining agreement.
• Benefits dependent on business unit and/or collective bargaining agreement.

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.