Principal RF Engineering Lab Manager

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ849: RMS AP BldgEast Hermans Road Building 849 Tucson AZ 85756 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

The Effector RF Design department at Raytheon is seeking an innovative Principal RF Lab Specialist and Manager to lead the management and continuous improvement of RF lab capabilities. This role includes oversight of RF lab operations resource planning and fostering a safe and compliant lab environment. You will also provide functional leadership to a team of 18-24 lab leads and technicians playing a key role in mentoring and guiding team members while ensuring alignment with department goals and company policies.

This position is onsite located in Tucson AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute strategic plans for RF lab capabilities in collaboration with stakeholders and RF technologists.
• Oversee RF lab operations ensuring compliance with safety standards audit readiness and company policies.
• Represent RF labs in customer meetings technical reviews and facilities planning discussions.
• Lead resource planning for capital and expense requirements.
• Mentor and support lab leads and technicians promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing team development performance management and career growth activities.
• Collaborate with department leadership other sections and cross-functional teams to align goals and initiatives.
• Support department and directorate initiatives while ensuring team adherence to policies and procedures.
• Address personnel matters provide oversight for timecard management and ensure operational efficiency.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of technical experience OR and advanced degree in a related field and 6 years of technical experience in two or more of the following:
  • Experience with RF lab management
  • Experience in RF hardware testing
  • Experience leading teams

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Masters degree in a STEM field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including experience delivering presentations to leadership and customers.
• Proven technical leadership experience in roles such as Lab Lead Section Lead CAM or IPTL.
• Expertise in chemical handling metrology property control and audit readiness.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Situational awareness emotional intelligence and leadership behaviors with a willingness to make decisions and embrace change.
• Experience working in lab environments focused on safety compliance security and property management.
• Familiarity with EHS NISPOM and Foreign Object Elimination processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Practical knowledge of RTX projects programs or systems with the ability to enhance and leverage them.

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 101000 USD - 203000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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