> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1978296-senior-hardware-lab-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1978296-senior-hardware-lab-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Hardware Lab Lead - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SC Clearance, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-AZ-TUCSON-M02--1151-E-Hermans-Rd--BLDG-M02/Senior-Hardware-Lab-Lead_01863613 ## About the Role The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, Raytheon is seeking a Senior Hardware Lab Lead to manage and implement environmental test projects, as well as oversee the day-to-day administrative functions of multiple engineering and environmental test labs. This role will focus on ensuring safety, security, and compliance in alignment with established doctrine and governance. You will be creative and innovative, possessing strong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills. In this position, you must be able to collaborate with customers, employees, and senior leaders when implementing process and procedural changes. We're growing fast and we want you to grow with us! We're expanding our engineering organization dramatically to meet exciting customer demand, and we're actively looking for Lab Leads who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems. Industry experience in defense? Not required - we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to talk. Apply today and take the next step in your career., * Time management skills resulting from broad administrative management responsibilities * Varied horizontal and vertical communication skills Qualifications You Must Have * Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years' prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience. * A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing safety, compliance, and processes in an Engineering or similar environment. * Experience with working directly with engineers, technicians and leadership in an engineering lab environment. * Mechanical and/or electrical/electronic skills. Qualifications We Prefer * Experience with chemical handling, metrology, and property control requirements and processes. * Experience with OSHA/NFPA industrial policies and regulations * Experience with working directly with engineers, technicians and leadership in an engineering lab environment in the areas of safety, security, compliance and property management * Experience with EHS, NISPOM, JAFAN and Foreign Object Elimination * Ability to build positive, lasting relationships with customers * Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) * Exemplary oral communication and interpersonal/human relations skills. * Leadership behaviors and willingness to make decisions and embrace change. * Experience developing solutions and maintaining audit readiness procedures and goals for an organization. ## Description Raytheon's Effector Analog & Power (EAP) team is responsible for the development, from concept to integration, of Telemetry and Flight Termination products; power systems from all up round to the lowest level power regulation; servo electronics supporting all mechanical motion in our products and low noise mixed signal electronics that provides the analog to digital interface to our front-end sensors., * Lab Operating Procedure (LOP) Management; provide direction for lab users on established policies. * Management, coordination, and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety standards. * Ensure company and customer owned property is properly tracked, managed, and calibrated. * Maintain and improve the lab access list and training matrices, ensuring all personnel entering the labs are properly trained and cleared. * Uphold company policies and practices to ensure compliance and provide a safe and secure lab environment. * Take a proactive role in developing, understanding, and implementing common lab processes, tools, templates, and metrics. * Communicate issues and opportunities for improvement to team members and management. * Oversee audit assessment preparation; Engineering Lab Objective Evaluation and Factory & Lab Assessment reviews; develop corrective action plans and assist in the development of long-range objectives. * Safeguard classified/proprietary material, hardware, and documentation. * Adhere to the RTX Code of Conduct by exhibiting respect and ethical behavior to serve as a positive role model within the organization., + 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. * 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. 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