**Date Posted:** 2025-08-26 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** MA312: Woburn MA 235 Presidential 235 Presidential Way Spencer Building 26, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:** 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​ **Security Clearance:** DoD Clearance: Secret At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is 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 Tactical Radars & Effectors Mechanical Engineering Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering supports the development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products including radars, missiles, command and control systems, and naval electronics. The products support US Government and international customers. The Tactical Radars and Effectors Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Section Lead for Transportable Radars. The role is expected to be onsite and located in Woburn, MA. What You Will Do The Section Lead performs direct line management activities and provides leadership for 10-15 engineers. These activities include technical oversight of programs, technical development of people, training, performance management and resource allocation. The candidate will ensure two-way communication for section members; serve as the day-to-day liaison to the program concerning employee job assignments, performance and recognition, and technical oversight. Responsibilities also include coordinating program staffing needs, optimizing resource utilization, and interviewing applicants. The Section Lead will team with the Department Lead in the execution of Hardware Engineering and Raytheon Engineering goals. As the section lead, you will lead a team of engineers by providing highly skilled multi-disciple engineering services across all program phases focused on the development, design, deployment, and operational systems for use in US Government and Foreign Military applications. The Section Lead will be responsible for leadership and mentoring of the team in proposal activities, program startup, and execution. Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and eight (8) years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and five (5) years of prior relevant experience. Experience in hardware engineering design, development, and production support Leadership experience in frontline or project leader roles Experience working on products for military applications and environments. 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 Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related discipline Technical knowledge of radar and transportable systems conceptual design, engineering development, and production. Technical knowledge of engineering Technical Data Package (TDP) development and release Technically oriented, self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information Experience working with suppliers or production facilities during manufacture and assembly of products Experience in requirement compliance and product qualification processes Proven record of independent decision making; able to operate remotely from business headquarters and make accountable, appropriate executive decisions. Experience in functional management of engineering teams driving performance, mentorship, knowledge transfer, managing through change, and exhibition of influential leadership. Ability to lead collaboration and teamwork with both Raytheon, supplier and customer executives. Working knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Estimate to Complete (EAC) processes. Experience preparing both technical and cost proposals, the ability to critically review proposals, conduct technical presentations and acquire relevant engineering and functional approvals. Familiarity working with US Government, DCMA, and/or customers during program development and selloff Advocate for process improvement (e.g. CMMI, Six Sigma), team builder, and ability to build strong relationships and partnerships with internal resources. Must possess strong technical writing and oral communication skills. 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. 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 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._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms 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.