Section Leader - Mechanical Advanced Technologies

Date Posted : 2025-09-28

Country :

United States of America

Location :

MA802 : Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.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 clearance​

Security Clearance :

DoD Clearance : Secret

At 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 Radar Mechanical Design Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of some of the most innovative land-based and shipboard radars in the world.

The Radar Mechanical Design Department is seeking an  Advanced Technologies Section Leader.  The Section Leader is responsible for providing frontline management activities and leadership for a team of 10-15 engineers. These activities include technical oversight of programs, technical development of people, training, performance management and resource allocation.

The candidate will ensure two-way communication for section members; serve as the day-to-day liaison to the programs concerning employee job assignments and growth, performance and recognition. Responsibilities also include coordinating program staffing needs and outlooks and optimizing resource utilization. The Section Lead will team with the Department Manager in the execution of ME and Raytheon Technologies Engineering goals and design services and integrity across all program phases.

What You Will Do :

The Radar Mechanical Design  Department is seeking a motivated Engineering Section Leader with experience in hardware development.  In addition to program assignments, the Section Leader will work with the Department Manager and rest of the leadership team in the execution of Hardware and Raytheon goals.

Provide direct line management and leadership for 10-15 highly skilled mechanical engineers.

Served as the liaison to the programs and IPTs concerning staffing assignments, forecasting, and resource allocation.

Oversee technical performance of individual contributors and engineering leads. Provide technical guidance and project support throughout the product life cycle. Support and oversee Technical Data Package Development and peer reviews.

Responsible for employee technical development, leadership development, mentoring, motivating, training, and recognition.

Be an advocate for your team for their career development and performance goals.

Ensure Raytheon policies and procedures are adhered to

Conduct performance reviews and support recruitment and retention efforts.

Lead and support Department and Center initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.

Oversee mid to large sized cross functional engineering teams as a technical execution lead through all phases of development from proposal generation, program start up, requirements allocation, preliminary design, detailed development, and first article production.

Engage in the performance development process for your team.

Meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.

Be an advocate for their team to mentor, guide and grow lead engineers and junior engineers.

Management duties also include performance development and appraisal, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring adherence to company policies.

The candidate will ensure two-way communication for section members; serve as the day-to-day liaison to the programs concerning employee job assignments, performance impact and recognition.

Assist with proposal preparation including estimating the scope of new engineering projects.

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 or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Prior leadership roles (frontline or project leader)

Five years direct experience in hardware engineering design, development and / or production support.

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 clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Working knowledge or experience with Radar and / or Military electronics and Systems

Strong presentation and technical writing skills combined with knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools

Experience in being an advocate for process improvement

Ability to build a collaborative network quickly that focuses on empowering employees, leading and motivating teams, and fostering collaboration

Familiarity with Performance Development Processes

Familiarity with Engineering Labor Forecasting

Proven ability to manage multiple and competing priorities successfully.

Experience with technical and cost proposal development, technical risk management, and managing to cost and schedule requirements for assigned tasks.

Ability to multi-task and successfully manage multiple activities at any given time.

Typically has broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

What We Offer

Our 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.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation.

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.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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