Radar Production Design Support Section Lead

Location: Plano, TX (465 Independence Pkwy) · Onsite · Active Top Secret DoD clearance required on day one; U.S. citizenship required.

About the role

Raytheon’s Airborne RF Electronics EE Department is seeking a Section Leader to support the Processing Production Design Support team in Plano, Texas. This section’s capabilities include production support of radar processors, modules, interconnects, and test software design. The position leads a team of about 15 direct reports within the Airborne RF Electronics Design Department. Engineers on this team perform a variety of roles; the Section Leader will mentor and validate work products, engage in staff training and career development, assign job duties, and conduct performance reviews. The Section Leader employs excellent written and oral communication skills while directly supporting the Department Manager in executing engineering goals, assists in assembling department proposals with supporting Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and work product deliveries, and participates in program and peer reviews. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation and experience in production and sustainment of radar hardware and test assets, and will also contribute directly as a task lead or individual contributor. Section Leader duties account for approximately 20% of the employee’s time.

Responsibilities

• Performance management and career development activities
• Support hiring efforts (resume reviews, interviews, etc.)
• Oversee direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition
• Collaborate and communicate with other sections and teams
• Support department and directorate level initiatives
• Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures
• Oversight of personnel issue resolution
• Manage employee timecards
• Manage team staffing assignments
• Adhere to and ensure alignment to Raytheon Values and Behaviors
• Work as a technical lead or individual contributor

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with engineering team leadership
• Experience in radar hardware production and sustainment products and processes
• Experience assisting with proposal efforts, engineering reviews, program and/or customer reviews
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date (Top Secret DoD clearance)
• U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance)

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with or proficiency in production and sustainment operating systems
• Experience in planning and execution of work products including detailed program plans, statements of work (SOW), schedules, budgets, Integrated Master Plans (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Estimates at Completion (EAC)
• Experience engaging stakeholders in the development and execution of project work packages, with successful execution of scope, schedule, and budget
• Proficiency in Earned Value (EV)
• Experience working in a matrix organization
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment
• Skilled at fostering team collaboration, morale, and engagement to drive a cohesive, high‑performing organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Current program clearance

Pay

Salary range: $118,300 – $224,900 USD (good faith estimate representative of all experience levels; actual offer considers role, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term and 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
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed; based on individual, business unit, and company performance)

Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.