Department Leader, Surface Based Effector Production

Date Posted:

2023-03-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About Us:

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the front lines as we trailblaze new approaches, push the boundaries of innovation and chart a course to a tomorrow you can be proud to have a hand in creating.

Job Summary:

The Digital, RF and Power Products (DRP) directorate within the RMD Engineering team is seeking an engineering leader with extensive knowledge and experience of full lifecycle product development of Electrical Subsystems to lead the Surface Based Effector Production Department.  This department of approximately 170 engineers is primarily responsible for designing, integrating, and sustaining state of the art surface-based effector electrical subsystems.  This leader will be critical in development and sustainment of key relationships with program leadership and within the engineering organization.

The Department Leader (DL) for the Surface Based Effector Production (SBEP) Department is responsible for the results and effectiveness of this department. The DL performs all functional manager responsibilities, including hiring and staffing, performance and career development, goal planning, disciplinary actions, execution of RMD and Engineering organization initiatives, and managing of department overhead expenses. The DL is also accountable to the programs for his department team members performance, including cost, schedule, and technical solutions.  The DL ensures that members of the department support product design activities in accordance with established RMD engineering design practices, interacts with cross-functional teams, and partners with the with other organizations within RMD, including Supply Chain Management (SCM), Operations and other engineering disciplines.

We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Provide guidance, coaching and leadership to Section Leads, Chief Engineers, REAs and IPTLs within the department to ensure effective communications and program execution

• Responsible for reviewing proposals, and the utilization of EVMS techniques (EACs, LREs, IMS) to manage programs

• Ensure appropriate staff development through effective performance management, including goal setting, career development, compensation, employee learning, and developmental task assignments

• Provide engineering oversight to programs supported by the department through the planning and leadership of project design reviews and peer reviews, including technical briefings to internal leadership and external customers

• Lead and manage department staff, recruiting, hiring, retaining, and developing effective engineers and engineering leaders

• Create, capture, and analyze metrics to manage associated organizational and program performance

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Physics or related engineering degree

• Minimum of 12 years’ engineering experience, to include at least 6 years’ of leadership roles (i.e. technical and/or management background)

• Technical experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Analog, digital, and power electronics design, integration and production support

  • RF product and subassembly design, integration and production support

  • Electro Optical product and subassembly design, integration and production support

• Experience with EVMS, development of budgets, task planning milestone development, and budget management

• Experience in design compliance during design / development and production

• Experience utilizing process tasks / tools such as a project and program planning

• 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.

Qualifications We Value:

• Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related engineering degree

• Expert knowledge and experience leading a multi-disciplined department

• Systems engineering thought process with analytical skills background

• Able to network / influence outside of the Surface Based Effector Department with other design and production support organizations, program leadership, other engineering disciplines and Manufacturing organizations

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with peers, suppliers, management, and customers in a production environment

• Proven experience in balancing engineering process discipline and innovation for rapid development and program success

• Ability to effectively work multiple tasks and priorities

What We Offer:

Whether you’re 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 superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Location Information:

This position is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: 

Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met (see guidelines) to receive the Referral Awarding.

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.

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