Date Posted:
2024-10-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CA602: Goleta (RVS) Bldg B01 6825 Cortona Drive Building B01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Posting Title: Mechanical Engineering, Section Leader (Onsite)
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.
Raytheon Vision Systems Mechanical Department in Raytheon Intelligence and Space seeks a Section Leader to manage the Mechanical Space Design group. The SL is responsible for the direct supervision of approximately 15 Engineering and Technical Support members that provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the bid, design, documentation, build, and integration of Space market focal plane hardware. The candidate oversees the mechanical engineering discipline supporting a variety of programs primarily in Goleta, California. Key interfaces will be with other sections across the Department/Center, other Engineering disciplines, as well as other functions in the programs supported by the section. The SL should be familiar with the design environment and documentation methods. This role is 80% hands-on technical contribution to programs and 20% functional team leadership. The SL shall be a highly motivated "self-starter" able to lead by example. Candidate will be expected to follow established procedures in creation of technical data package work products, while working closely with program management and functional supervision to ensure the overall design objectives are met.
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What You Will Do
- Supervise and lead a team of approximately 15 members
- Interface between the Space section personnel and supported programs
- Oversight of technical, cost, and schedule for products generated by the members of the section
- Decisions on administrative issues affecting personnel including compliance with engineering budgets and processes
- Responsible for section staffing forecasts, strategies, and hiring efforts
- Support for compensation planning including section rankings and ratings
- Direct career counseling, mentoring, and coaching for all section personnel
- Career development and both technical and non-technical training
- Responsible for all aspect of employee development including performance feedback, appraisals, merit increases, and promotions
What You Will Learn
- Broad access across Space portfolio programs
- Participate more regularly in writing and approving BOE based bids out of section
- Managing diverse team members and providing career opportunities/path for team
Qualifications You Must Have
- Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering, Math, Science or related field
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in an engineering environment
- Experience with design, assembly, and documentation of Space Market Focal Plane Assemblies
- Effective communication skills, including verbal and written
- Experience with Common PDM (or similar configuration management database) with knowledge of drawing release cycles (Engineering Review Board)
- Experience and ability to write technical documentation
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work to a budget and provide status
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter, able to manage time and resources to meet assigned deadlines
- Experience with documentation of electro-optical components and sub-systems
- Working knowledge of Creo modeling software
- Ability to lead teams through the development process
- Drive to mentor and grow team members
Qualifications We Prefer
- Minimum of 2 years of team leadership experience
- Ability to lead diverse teams successfully through the design process
- Solid foundation and understanding of Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)
- Familiar with engineering metrics and bidding enablers
- Solid knowledge of the hardware development process
- Department of Defense related product experience desired
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
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.
- Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available
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- RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
- 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.
- This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA
- , 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 130,000 USD - 272,000 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/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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