Job Description

Date Posted: 2025-01-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Materials and Process Engineering (M&PE) Department, which functions within the Mechanical Engineering Discipline team, is seeking a Section Leader to lead our Design and Development Northeast team located in Andover, MA. As a Section Lead, the ideal candidate will be accountable for direct line management of the engineering team supporting program design, development, and production activities. The Section Leader will support and lead the multi-disciplined engineering team and provide material and process solutions and services across all program phases, including proposal development.

What You Will Do:

• Perform direct line management activities and provide leadership for approximately 10-15 engineers within this multi-disciplined group.

• Provide technical development of people, mentoring, training, performance management, and resource allocation.

• Perform individual contributor workload in the leader’s subject matter discipline.

• Team with the Department Leader in the execution of Materials and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Discipline and Raytheon Engineering goals. Lead and support department, directorate, and engineering initiatives.

• Ensure two-way communication for section members; serve as the day-to-day liaison to the programs concerning employee job assignments, performance, and recognition.

• Responsibilities also include coordinating program and department staffing needs, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting recruitment and retention efforts.

• Provide Materials and Process Engineering support and technical oversight to programs’ product life cycle (design reviews, gate reviews, Material Review Board, Change Control Board, Process Change Board, and engineering peer reviews). 

• Provide evaluation and resolution to technical, operational, and supplier problems related to materials and processes

• Provide oversight to ensure the accuracy of technical output of assignments based on data and analyses. 

• Interface with other organizations across the Raytheon Enterprise such as Quality, Operations, Reliability, System Safety and Supply Chain. 

The Design and Development (NE) Section Leader job is in Andover, MA and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 12+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience

• Experience in materials and process design, development, and/or production support for military programs

• Experience working on a cross-functional team to meet program milestones and commitments

• Experience with managing engineering budgets with Earned Value Management (EVMS), Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and supporting/leading proposals

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in aforementioned disciplines. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

• Ten (10) years of experience in materials problem solving, materials design selection and reviews, or evaluation/validation of material properties for new or existing products

• Working experience with IPDS Gate Reviews, PDM, assembly drawings, material specifications and military specifications

• Experience in program system processes related to Material Review Boards, Material and Process Change Boards, Risk Boards, and/or Engineering Review Boards

• Direct participation in program or project milestones such as preliminary design reviews and critical design reviews

• Familiarity with Engineering Team Strength, Labor Forecasting (ELF) or similar

• Basis of Estimate (BOE) Certification

• EVMS Certification

• Experience with Risk & Opportunity Management

• Ability to work collaboratively in an Integrated Product Team environment, interfacing with multiple Engineering disciplines, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, IPT Leadership, Program Managers, and Customers

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.

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

• We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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