Principal Electrical Engineer Cross Product Team Lead

Date Posted:

2026-06-17



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02



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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

Raytheon’s Land and Shipboard Effector Guidance Systems Department is responsible for the delivery of affordable and innovative electrical products. Accountable for program execution including cost, schedule, and technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle. Providing resources to drive development and sustainment activities of our Land and Naval based electrical products.  Our multi-disciplined teams manage a variety of engineering projects while maintaining a work life balance.  

What You Will Do

• Function as a Production Hardware Team Lead on a missile production program
• Provide technical oversight/mentorship over staff of up to 8 Engineers. Focus placed on engineering task execution, technical rigor, mentorship and training, etc.
• Coordinate with IPTL for cross team collaboration and priority alignment. 
• Collaborate and coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve issues that may arise during production, testing, and integration.
• Travel Requirements: less than 25% annually
• Shift Information: 1st shift

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years’ prior relevant experience
• Experience with RF, analog, digital, mixed signal circuit design/analysis, or digital signal processing.
• Expertise in production engineering, including design, analysis, fabrication, troubleshooting of missile hardware, and developing manufacturing techniques/processes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through investigations and systematic problem solving, including Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Proficiency with lab test equipment and post-processing software.

Qualifications We Prefer

• MS in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Equivalent.
• Production process knowledge, manufacturing techniques, system integration, production testing.
• Experience with Software/Firmware languages; Python, C, Basis, Java, VHDL, Verilog.
• Demonstrated effective organization, emotional intelligence, personal task and time management skills, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.  Self-starter who can work independently.
• Systems thinking, strong problem solving in alignment with the Office of the Chief Engineer.
• Experience with subsystems integration and test, problem investigation, Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods, production yield improvements, technical writing, formal presentations, and implementing Engineering Change processes.
• Leadership of technical teams, including technical oversight and direction, cost estimation, tracking & reporting, coordination, preparation of detailed technical team reports, and proposal support.
• Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.

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.
• Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.

• Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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 one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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