Date Posted:
2026-01-21Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 1151 E Hermans Rd BLDG 801 (External Site)Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issues security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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 Electronics Team is searching for a Sr. Principal Electrical Production Team Lead to manage a 25+ person production team in a multi-discipline production environment. This role will work within a cross-functional and cross-discipline team of engineers through product development and production.
As the Sr. Principal Electrical Production Team Lead, you will provide both technical guidance and supervision in meeting project commitments. In this role you will work with Raytheon factories and suppliers to deliver data-based evidence to ensure proper decision-making for the direction of the program related to electrical design and production.
What You Will Do
- Lead technical troubleshooting of production hardware and test equipment failures occurring at Raytheon factories to include root cause investigation and corrective action implementation
- Manage the multi-million-dollar red rack ranging from Circuit cards to Integrated Guidance Section and Upper Stage assemblies
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) during Proposals, BOE writing, and planning Verification Activities for Obsolescence & Development
- Review and modify subsystem requirements and test plans.
- Work within a multi-disciplined team including members from Electronics Hardware, Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Systems, Test, Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality.
- Collaboration with both Functional and Program leadership as well as Customer and Suppliers
- This role will serve as a mentor, leading leaders and individual contributors by establishing accountability for team development and performance
- Some travel may be required (10 in some cases, dependent on Program needs)
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
- Experience in Electrical design, integration, and/or production support
- Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) and/or Cross Product Team Lead (CPTL) experience
- Experience with Managing a Technical Data Package, including assembly drawings, SMT, PWB, Components, Test Requirements, Circuit card and/or Section level Requirements
- Project Management experience as technical leader of engineering team. Scrum or Kanban style management of teams highly preferred
- Must be able to travel to suppliers and/or other Raytheon facilities as needed (up to 10)
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Interim Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a full Secret Clearance after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar Engineering Field
- Fifteen (15) or more years of directly related work experience in Electrical design and/or production support
- Electrical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of large scope and complexity
- Extensive Failure Review Board (FRB) Failure Investigation Experience (Fault Trees, 5-Whys)
- Fault Tree Close out Reports
- Proposal Writing Experience, Basis of Estimate (BOE) writing, Cost Account Manager (CAM) certified
- Customer oriented SITREPS, Technical Interchanges
- Proficient in Windchill (PDM)
- Experience with ERB / CCB process
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Integration or Qualification Lead Experience
- Flight test preparation experience
What We Offer
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
- Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
- Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation
Learn More & Apply Now!
- Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
- This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
As 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.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
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.
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