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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1\n\nAt 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.\nThe Effector RF Design (ERFD) Department is the engineering organization responsible for the design, development, test and technical leadership of advanced RF hardware supporting tactical missile systems. Our team members develop RF solutions spanning the full development lifecycle-from concept development and architecture through detailed design, integration, test, qualification, and transition to production. We specialize in RF circuit card assemblies, transmitters, receivers, exciters, sensors, antennas, and other RF subsystems that enable critical defense capabilities.\nThe Effector RF Design Department is seeking a Section Lead for RF engineering labs. This position reports to the Department Lead within the Effector RF Design Department. The Section Lead will interface with Lab Leads, Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTL), Program Managers, Department Leads, and stakeholders, working with multi-disciplinary teams across multiple projects.\nAs a Section Lead, this position will oversee a section of RF lab leads, ensuring the effective management of day-to-day operations within multiple RF engineering labs, with a particular focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.\nWhat You Will Do\nLead a team of Lab Leads across multiple labs and locations within Tucson, AZ\nEnsure the management, coordination, and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices within labs\nOversee Property and Metrology Management tasks to ensure they are being completed effectively by Lab Leads\nPerform cost analyses, monitor task completion, and ensure required supplies are procured within approved budgets\nConduct Engineering Lab Objective Evaluations (ELOE)\nPrepare for assessments, lead audits, and assist in the development of long-range objectives for the department\nServe as the primary point of contact for information flow from upper management to Lab Leads\nDevelop and implement communication plans; provide consulting support to Lab Leads and functional leadership\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of 10 years’ prior relevant experience, to include any combination of the following:\nPrevious Lab Lead experience and current engineering Lab Lead responsibilities, including oversight of lab operations, resource planning, process improvement, and team support\nExperience managing project teams within a lab environment\nProgram Management certification (any level)\nExperience with Environmental Health & Safety processes\nExperience in maintaining compliance within labs\nExperience in audit/assessment preparation and support services\nQualifications We Prefer\nKnowledge of RF test processes and equipment\nStrong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills\nAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously in collaboration with Section Leads, Lab Leads, and customers\nExperience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment\nApplied work experience interfacing directly with customers in an engineering environment\nProficiency in written and oral communication\nSubject Matter Expertise (SME) in one or more of the following areas: ESD, EHS, or Foreign Object Elimination\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment\nAbility to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers\nWhat We Offer\nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nThis position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. 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