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# System Engineering Section Leader (M5)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-AZ-TUCSON-805--1151-E-Hermans-Rd--BLDG-805/System-Engineering-Section-Leader--M5-_01875917

## 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, * Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience.

 * System Engineering experience on missile applications for customer programs.

 * Experience working with missile systems requirements, interfaces, or architecture development and management
 * Technical and/or functional Engineering leadership experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

 * An advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related discipline.
 * Experience with hardware/software integration.
 * Experience and knowledge of the Advanced Technology portfolios.
 * Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM).
 * Experience with Raytheon's Proposal Capture Process (development of Basis of Estimates, etc.)
 * Experience managing direct reports in an engineering environment
 * Experience developing and mentoring new employees.
 * Experience communicating with different levels of employees, departments, and customers.

## Description

As the Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering - Advanced Technology System Engineering Section Lead, you will provide direct supervision to a team of engineers working on Advanced Technology programs, guiding them towards achieving departmental goals. You will also assist the department in solving system engineering problems to support, drive, and enable key business captures, current programs, special projects, and wide-ranging business opportunities. This position provides an opportunity to grow your technical skillset by contributing to the development of our workforce and creating and fostering a collaborative environment

This is an Onsite position located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

 * You will act as a key manager and mentor for 10 - 15 Systems Engineers.
 * You will influence, foster teamwork, and enable interdependent execution.
 * You will participate in talent acquisition, goal setting, performance development, and appraisal of assigned employees.
 * You will ensure each direct report has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and career advancement.
 * You will support the team as an individual contributor, enhancing your technical skills.


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