Date Posted:

2024-05-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Section Leader, Mechanical Engineering

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.

Job Summary:

The Radio Frequency and Mechanical Analysis Department is seeking a Section Leader for the Airborne RF Design Section. The Department, within the Surveillance and Optical Mechanical Systems Center, is seeking a motivated and dependable Mechanical Engineer to perform in the role of Section Leader. The position will be based in McKinney, TX.

The Section Leader will be responsible for all aspects of the section to include staffing, development, training, hiring, succession planning, performance appraisals, compensation planning, and promotions. The SL must maintain positive customer relationships, forecast the section’s labor requirements, and deploy qualified staff to support programs. The SL will support and regularly communicate organizational strategies and objectives and provide technical and/or project leadership support to a wide variety of programs. Candidate must be an expert technical advisor in mechanical design to ensure successful program execution. He/she will provide technical/functional oversight of conceptual & detailed design of electronics hardware and other mechanical designs.

The candidate must have an outstanding ability to provide technical guidance and act as a mentor to his/her staff. The candidate must be adept at making technical presentations and at establishing customer relationships. The candidate must be effective at planning, budgeting, forecasting, negotiating, communication, and organization skills.

This position is an onsite role.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

The Section Leader will have a technical role on at least one program in addition to performing the day-to-day leadership of a group of design engineers, with the primary responsibility of ensuring that each employee has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Your duties will include performance development and appraisal, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring adherence to company policies.

You will contribute to the technical oversight of employees, monitor program execution, and provide subject matter expertise in direct support of program efforts and proposal activities.

Assist with proposal preparation including estimating the scope of new engineering projects.

Basic Qualifications:

BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities, typically less than 15%.

Ability to work onsite at a Raytheon facility.

Microwave/RF hardware design experience. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering. ABET is the preferred accreditation standard.

Experience as a technical leader and/or leader of engineering teams.

Ability and strong desire to facilitate career growth and knowledge transfer.

Ability to effectively interact with all levels and disciplines.

Ability to implement strategic goals established by functional leadership across the organization.

What We Offer:

Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Clearance Information:

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.