RF Product Development Engineering Section Leader

Date Posted:

2026-09-26

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

 Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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 Hardware Engineering Team provides engineering design & development services to a wide range of products within Raytheon. The Critical Item Production Readiness (CPR) department is dedicated to ensuring that every product we develop is designed with its entire production lifecycle in mind. By integrating principles of manufacturability, assembly, scalability, and cost management, we aim to achieve production excellence while meeting the highest standards of quality and reliability.

The CPR Department is seeking an RF Product Development Engineering (PDE) Section Leader with experience in RF circuit card and printed circuit producibility as well as experience in the electrical design process to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

Lead performance management and career development for team members, including management of a team skills matrix, professional development, and establishment of team specialized in RF Technology

Support hiring efforts, including résumé screening and conducting interviews

Drive and contribute to department initiatives, goals, and continuous improvement

Ensure effective and efficient program execution by engaging closely with program IPTs to reduce risk and cost

Serve as an active member of the functional leadership team, supporting business activities within the Hardware Engineering organization

Participate in gate and design reviews to ensure robust technical execution of RF Products

Provide oversight of producibility, prototyping, and supplier‑focused technical activities across the hardware development lifecycle—driving Critical Item/Technology action plans, leading NPI implementation, developing producibility strategies, managing DFMA and cost‑reduction efforts, assessing supplier technical capability and readiness, monitoring manufacturing risks and yield metrics, coordinating cross‑functional alignment, and presenting producibility analyses when required.

Collaborate and interface across all levels of the organization and multiple engineering and support disciplines, including Electrical Design, ECAD, Component Engineering, Design Integrity, Cables and Harnessing, Mechanical Design, Materials and Process, Suppliers, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, Planning, Configuration Management, and Labs

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of professional engineering experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware development for RF PCB and CCA technologies, including sourcing, manufacturing process development, and production support for new hardware

Working knowledge of the defense hardware development lifecycle, including IPC and MIL specifications, design guides, BOM development/management, and leading cross-functional teams or projects

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government–issued security clearance

U.S. citizenship (required for clearance eligibility)

Willingness to travel to suppliers

Qualifications We Prefer

Strong technical expertise in PCB manufacturing, CCA assembly, and missile subsystem development

Proven leadership of Integrated Product Teams

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating across multiple disciplines and levels of management

Ability to apply broad, multi-disciplinary technical knowledge with minimal direction

Demonstrated ability to plan projects, manage risk, and align cross-functional stakeholders

Familiarity with EEE parts used in extreme impulse and exo-atmospheric environments

Solid understanding of PCB design, manufacturing, and assembly

Experience driving collaboration across engineering disciplines to meet program objectives

Knowledge of IPC and MIL specifications, design guides, component standards, QPLs, and QMLs

Proficiency in project management (scheduling, financials, resources)

Experience with BOM/database tools such as CROMA, cPDM, EDM, eCIMS, and MS Access

Working knowledge of PRISM/Kinaxis

Ability to solve complex technical problems, innovate, and lead major project activities

Experience working with supply chain, operations, quality, reliability, and program management

Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.

Typically has broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at on