Advanced Guidance Section/Avionics Tech Lead

Raytheon
Tucson, Arizona 85752 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Other
  • Summary

    Date Posted:

    2026-03-02

    Country:

    United States of America

    Location:

    US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

    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 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.

    What You Will Do

    The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team provides Electrical Systems Engineering to develop Guidance System and Flight Avionics solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our team develops missile Guidance and Flight Avionics Hardware. Our core electrical engineering responsibilities include architecture, analysis, requirements, integration, and test. Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Digital, and Power. We partner with several Electrical Product Team departments that provide the detailed design of our electrical products as well as missile level systems teams.

    The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems Team is searching for an Advanced Guidance Section/Avionics Tech Lead with experience as Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL). The role of the Electrical Subsystems Lead is to manage a cross-functional and cross-discipline team of engineers through product development. The Electrical Subsystem Lead provides both technical guidance and supervision in meeting project commitment. They also manage suppliers and may lead efforts in proposal development.

    • Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination.

    • Assignments may include guiding a team through several phases of hardware systems lifecycle such as designs and analysis; architecting new electronic systems; developing and documenting subsystem requirements and test plans; peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert; presentations to peers, management, and government customers; and root-cause failure investigations.

    • Missile Systems has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees.

    • Assignments may require supporting multiple programs.

    • Assignments may require some travel, including foreign travel.

    • Work within a multi-disciplined team.

    • Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level management.

    • Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers.

    Qualifications You Must Have

    • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

    • Experience in flight avionics with electrical hardware development, sub-systems, systems engineering, requirement development and/or requirement validation.

    • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

    Qualifications We Prefer

    • Missile guidance electronics subsystems typically contain antennas, analog RF circuit cards, digital circuit cards, and configurable logic so the ideal candidate will have a background in designing and troubleshooting of one or more of these components. Ideal candidates will also have experience in project leadership, systems engineering and architecture and have a desire to grow into a higher level.

    • Experience working with missiles or similar systems.

    • Experience in Earn Value Management System (EMVS) and Cost Account Management (CAM)

    • Knowledge of mixed signal electronics.

    • Ability to manage cross-functional teams.

    • Ability to drive suppliers in meeting commitments.

    • Knowledge of DOD Hardware development process (knowledge of design gates).

    • Experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.

    • Experience in developing proposals.

    • Knowledge and/or experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

    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.

    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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  • Job Description

    Date Posted:

    2026-03-02

    Country:

    United States of America

    Location:

    US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

    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 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.

    What You Will Do

    The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team provides Electrical Systems Engineering to develop Guidance System and Flight Avionics solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our team develops missile Guidance and Flight Avionics Hardware. Our core electrical engineering responsibilities include architecture, analysis, requirements, integration, and test. Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Digital, and Power. We partner with several Electrical Product Team departments that provide the detailed design of our electrical products as well as missile level systems teams.

    The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems Team is searching for an Advanced Guidance Section/Avionics Tech Lead with experience as Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL). The role of the Electrical Subsystems Lead is to manage a cross-functional and cross-discipline team of engineers through product development. The Electrical Subsystem Lead provides both technical guidance and supervision in meeting project commitment. They also manage suppliers and may lead efforts in proposal development.

    • Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination.

    • Assignments may include guiding a team through several phases of hardware systems lifecycle such as designs and analysis; architecting new electronic systems; developing and documenting subsystem requirements and test plans; peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert; presentations to peers, management, and government customers; and root-cause failure investigations.

    • Missile Systems has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees.

    • Assignments may require supporting multiple programs.

    • Assignments may require some travel, including foreign travel.

    • Work within a multi-disciplined team.

    • Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level management.

    • Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers.

    Qualifications You Must Have

    • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

    • Experience in flight avionics with electrical hardware development, sub-systems, systems engineering, requirement development and/or requirement validation.

    • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

    Qualifications We Prefer

    • Missile guidance electronics subsystems typically contain antennas, analog RF circuit cards, digital circuit cards, and configurable logic so the ideal candidate will have a background in designing and troubleshooting of one or more of these components. Ideal candidates will also have experience in project leadership, systems engineering and architecture and have a desire to grow into a higher level.

    • Experience working with missiles or similar systems.

    • Experience in Earn Value Management System (EMVS) and Cost Account Management (CAM)

    • Knowledge of mixed signal electronics.

    • Ability to manage cross-functional teams.

    • Ability to drive suppliers in meeting commitments.

    • Knowledge of DOD Hardware development process (knowledge of design gates).

    • Experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.

    • Experience in developing proposals.

    • Knowledge and/or experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

    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.

    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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    Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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