Section Head and Mechanical lead - GBE - Coyote Program

Date Posted:
2026-10-26


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928


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 Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret


Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Tactical Radars and Effectors department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering supports the development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products including radars, missiles, command and control systems, and naval electronics.  The products support US Government and international customers.

As a Section Head and Mechanical lead - GBE - Coyote Program you will be to support Land based Effectors programs based in Tucson, AZ, and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers, Raytheon facilities, and customer sites.

This position will be an onsite role in Tuscon, AZ.

Job Summary:

Mech Engineering (ME), in support of the production & development of subsystems used in Land & Air Defense Systems, is looking to hire Mechanical Technical Execution and Section Leaders for the Coyote team.

We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Mechanical Engineering Technical Lead to lead efforts in multiple areas of the Coyote program. This role will be a working lead and section head who will provide technical leadership to multiple mechanical engineering teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical activities with rapid design upgrade cycles, hardware build and test, as well as budget and schedule. They will also shape the technical strategy, drive design maturity, ensure cross-team alignment, and lead decision-making in their assigned area.

What You Will Do

- Provide frontline management activities & leadership for 10+ engineers supporting design, production, and overall integrity of products and related technical data package.
- Direct a team of multi-disciplined engineers in support of system development, integration, & checkout.
- Goals setting and active monitoring of accomplishments for team.
- Provide accountability & responsibility for establishing, implementing, and adhering to centralized Raytheon processes & procedures across the section.
- Serves as a direct mentor & leader for engineering staff within the product Line, providing technical guidance and development, coaching, training, hiring and leadership to subordinates.
- Understand staffing needs of the program & provide inputs for manpower, collaborating with functional management.
- Being a champion for, and model of, diversity, respect, and ethical behavior.
- Representing the Section within the directorate and communication of key business-related information to team members & Functional leaders. Leadership of process innovation initiatives related to design “documentation” and validation, helping the directorate and department meet annual goals. Communication of successes and critical issues from the group up through functional management.
- Ensure a balanced approach of technical, cost and schedule execution are achieved by the Engineering team across the program for multiple domestic & international customers, including chairing all technical reviews & support of program reviews (Gate, Design, Program, etc.).
- Align technical solutions with COAs that meet the goals of the company and customer & ensure a disciplined approach of technical integrity to meeting the customer needs for long term product success.
- Actively participate in monitoring the resolution of systemic product issues that directly affect our ability to deliver quality products including the resolution of fielded issues across multiple products.
- Provides customers high confidence in our technical approach and solutions that meet their needs with the Raytheon Brand reliability.
- Drive the Engineering EAC process to ensure predictable execution across the program and to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
- Support proposals that drive new business pursuits and influence technical and product line roadmaps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution.
- Drive positive change within the production environment as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and other continuous improvement efforts.
- Technically engage with major subcontractors & partners to ensure product deliverables
- Provide technical advisory disposition for Export / Import compliance.

Qualifications You Must Have

- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
- 10+ years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field & 8 years of engineering experience.
- Experience with rapid development and mechanical design/release/build/test.
- Experience developing work plans, driving execution, & leading engineering teams, experience leading & conducting missile trade studies, missile system development and design, missile systems requirements development and management, and/or missile system integration and test
- Experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets including the Earned value Management System (EVMS), Estimates at Completion (EAC) & Estimates to Complete (ETCs)
- Experience in strategic development, customer interface, and/or contract capture in the Defense Industry.
- Experience in transition to production, Technical Data Package development, qualification of hardware, & configuration management of TDP.
- Experience working on an autonomous drone development program

Qualifications We Prefer

- Prior experience in a technical leadership role & experience across the development lifecycle.
- Experience in leading and executing the design & development of complex system architectures
- Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, & production
- Proven ability to develop effective internal & external customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business
- Direct experience with Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) Management

Learn More & Apply Now

- We offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
- Additional Details: This position requires a security clearance.
- Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
- 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.
- Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
- Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
- Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
- Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.
- Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
- Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

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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