Section Leader - Long Range Radars

Location US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG Date Posted 2026-07-17 Country United States of America 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 Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Long Range Radars (LRR) department is seeking a Section Leader, to support the career development, engagement, and performance of engineers. In this role, you will ensure effective staffing across programs while fostering a healthy, productive team culture. Section Leader responsibilities are performed part-time, and candidates must also hold a full-time technical or program role within the department. This role can be based out of Woburn, MA or Tewksbury, MA. What You Will Do Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and career development support for section members. Conduct regular performance discussions, including goal-setting and feedback. Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention activities. Foster a supportive, collaborative environment that promotes growth and engagement. Partner with program and functional leadership to understand workforce needs and resolve staffing challenges. Champion continuous improvement in engineering practices, workflow, and team culture. Manage administrative responsibilities such as timekeeping, training compliance, and salary planning. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. Experience with defensive radar systems and/or Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems. Experience leading technical teams. Qualifications We Prefer Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing early-career engineers. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, supportive team environments. Prior involvement in staffing, workforce planning, or talent assessment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and balance program responsibilities with functional duties. Familiarity with performance management processes and goal-setting frameworks. Experience working across multiple programs or business areas. Interest in shaping team culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively with various stakeholders. What We Offer Relocation Eligibility – Relocation assistance available. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Raytheon