THAAD Team Lead

Date posted: 2026-10-19 | Location: El Paso, TX (7201 Montana Ave, BLDG M2) | Role type: Onsite

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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.

The CLS THAAD Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of four Field Engineers focused on ensuring the AN/TPY-2 radar system operates at full functionality 24/7. This role requires advanced technical knowledge of the TPY-2 radar system, including expertise in all aspects of preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The Team Lead will work closely with U.S. Army Unit Command, maintenance teams, and system engineering leads to accomplish mission-critical tasks and ensure the availability of required resources. The selected individual must possess strong technical aptitude, leadership skills, and a growth mindset, with the ability to adapt to dynamic and high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead a team of four Field Engineers, providing guidance and leadership during all stages of radar deployment
• Serve as an example of sound leadership, decision-making, and professionalism, particularly in high-pressure situations
• Coach, train, develop, and mentor the CLS THAAD Maintenance team to enhance their technical and professional skills
• Provide performance feedback to team members and management, ensuring accountability for individual and team goals
• Manage team schedules, including PTO hours, and assess developmental needs to improve team capabilities

Radar Operations and Maintenance

• Plan, develop, and execute preventive maintenance programs for the TPY-2 radar system, keeping detailed performance and maintenance records
• Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify TPY-2 radar equipment
• Analyze equipment failures to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Conduct fault isolation and localization to restore the radar system to full mission capability
• Monitor radar diagnostics to evaluate system functionality and identify anomalies (e.g., Receiver/Exciter (REX), Beam Steering Generator (BSG), Antenna/Sub-Array, TRIMMs)
• Supervise system performance and ensure proper use of diagnostic tools and maintenance software

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records, including Activity Log Reports and Inspection Test Records (ITRs)
• Operate and manage the Automated Logistics Control System (ALCS), ensuring accurate data entry and system configuration management
• Submit PMCS waivers, deferred maintenance requests, and other required documentation
• Review radar operation and maintenance activities, providing recommendations for process improvements to the Raytheon Program Manager
• Perform independent assessments, audits, and special inspections of radar system activities as directed

Collaboration and Communication

• Coordinate with U.S. Army Unit Command, maintenance teams, and system engineering leads to support mission requirements
• Ensure compliance with Site Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Attend radar site-related meetings and provide updates and recommendations

What you will learn

• Core competencies of maintaining the AN/TPY-2 Radar System
• How to contribute value to the United States Army CLS mission as a Maintenance Lead

Qualifications

You must have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Completion of the AN/TPY-2 Core Conduct course and on-the-job training OR US Army THAAD / AN/TPY-2 experience OR successfully completed training via the Raytheon Skill Bridge Program
• At least five years' experience in the troubleshooting and operational checkout of AN/TPY-2 systems
• Documented experience in a leadership or management position

We prefer

• Demonstrated excellence in past work performance
• Strong technical aptitude
• Ability to handle high-stress situations well
• Strong technical writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Logistics experience and ALCS knowledge

Security clearance & requirements

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance)
• Clearance must be active and existing on day 1
• Must be willing to travel nationally and internationally, often on short notice, to support mission requirements
• Must maintain an unaccompanied deployable status

Pay

Salary range: $95,500 – $181,700 USD (good faith estimate representative of all experience levels; final offer considers role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education/training, and key skills)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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

Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether 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 position level and collective-bargaining status; payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and company performance.