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# Systems Engineering Section Leader (M4)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-AZ-TUCSON-807--1151-E-Hermans-Rd--BLDG-807/Systems-Engineering-Section-Leader--M4-_01863565-1

## About the Role

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, Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

 * Experience working in the areas of system integration & test
 * Experience with the Performance Development process
 * Experience working in a matrix environment

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Master's or PhD in Engineering, Math or Physics
 * Prior experience managing direct reports in an engineering environment
 * Prior experience with conducting job interviews and evaluations
 * Prior experience evaluating staffing levels
 * Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a geographically dispersed team
 * Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar budget tracking system
 * Experience with Raytheon's Proposal Capture Process (development of Basis of Estimates, etc.)
 * Experience with the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process
 * Clear communication and interpersonal skills

## Description

The Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Systems Engineering (SE) Department is searching for an Engineering Section Leader to join our on-site team in Tucson, Arizona. In this role, you will support SE efforts on programs, as well as spend up to 50% of your time seeking out and managing new hires into the department. This position provides an opportunity to grow your technical skillset by contributing to the development of our workforce and creating and fostering an collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

 * Lead a dynamic team of engineers & meet with program leadership to identify staffing needs and rotations
 * Working with Talent Acquisition to generate job postings and conduct interviews
 * Coordinate pre-boarding and onboarding experience for new employees joining the department & identify tasking opportunities for new employees
 * Update, maintain, and improve requirements and requirements documentation for development and production efforts
 * Model the system and the system development and production processes using Cameo
 * Participate in Failure Investigations
 * Conduct Trade Studies and present results to customers
 * Troubleshoot and analyze hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis


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