Manager Electro-Optical Integration and Test Section Lead

Date Posted:

2026-11-04



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9070 ~ 9070 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9070



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:

Secret - Current



Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Effector-Optics (EO) Department is currently searching for an Engineering Section Leader (Section Head). Responsibilities will be split between supporting EO program(s) as an engineer (~85%) and providing functional support to the section “EO Integration and Test Section” (~15%).

This position is on site in our Tucson, AZ location.

What You Will Do

Section Leader Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, guidance, and technical direction to EO section members while partnering with the Department Manager and fellow Section Leaders to align section objectives with department and company priorities. Promote accountability, collaboration, employee development, and technical excellence.

• Support hiring, staffing, and workforce planning while balancing business needs with employee growth and development.
• Drive department initiatives, promote cross-functional collaboration, and model Raytheon Values and Behaviors.
• Coach and mentor employees, address performance concerns, and support career development through meaningful feedback and critical conversations.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight of EO laboratory capabilities and operations.
• Solicit and compile employee performance feedback and lead formal Mid-Year and Year-End Performance Development discussions, communicating strengths and development opportunities.

Engineering Responsibilities:

Support the development, qualification, integration, verification, and production transition of advanced EO imaging systems. Collaborate across optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure subsystem integration, performance requirements, and production readiness.

• Lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment, integration, and verification of EO imaging subsystems.
• Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functional hardware assemblies.
• Develop and execute system-level test plans, automated test processes, and data acquisition tools.
• Analyze test data, develop performance models, verify requirements, and support root-cause investigations.
• Design and maintain test fixtures and support equipment; troubleshoot component- and system-level hardware issues.
• Support qualification and production activities, including technical documentation, process improvements, yield enhancement, and technical reviews.

Qualification You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.

• Experience in leading a team including performance discussions and career development.

• Experience in electro-optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test.

• Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware.

• Experience with test data analysis and interpretation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degrees in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline.

• Experience with imaging systems (IR, visible, or multi-spectral).

• Experience in integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics.

• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and test automation.

• Experience developing automated test scripts and data acquisition systems.

• Hands-on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and environmental test setups.

• Experience supporting products transitioning from development to production.

 

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation assistance available!

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

• This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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

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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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