Raytheon Vision Systems Engineering Lab Manager

Date Posted: 2026-06-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon Vision Systems is seeking an Engineering Lab Manager to lead operations in our advanced semiconductor, focal plane array, and electro‑optical device Test laboratories. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of multiple technical labs while supporting ongoing R&D, engineering, and production activities. The ideal candidate combines technical experience with leadership, organizational skills and the ability to manage complex lab workflows in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite role in Goleta, CA. What You Will Do Oversee day‑to‑day operations of RVS engineering and development labs, including equipment utilization, workflow coordination, and adherence to safety protocols. Lead a team of lab technicians, specialists, and support staff, providing direction, mentorship, training, and performance guidance. Manage laboratory assets, including equipment maintenance schedules, calibration, documentation, and lifecycle planning. Partner with engineering, R&D, program leadership, and facilities teams to support experiments, builds, testing, and development activities. Ensure compliance with EHS, cleanroom, chemical handling, and security requirements. Establish, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures, lab configuration control, and equipment access policies. Coordinate procurement of lab consumables, tools, materials, and replacement parts; manage budgets and cost controls. Support capacity planning and future lab capability development, including capital equipment selection and installation oversight. Drive continuous improvement in lab efficiency, safety, organization, and technical capability. Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure labs meet evolving engineering and program needs. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related STEM field and minimum 5 years' experience Knowledge of implementing laboratory safety protocols, EHS procedures, and chemical‑handling requirements. Experience in laboratories that support electro‑optical, semiconductor, MEMS, infrared detector, or similar device development. Responsibility leading, supervising, and/or managing activities within a technical laboratory environment. Qualifications We Prefer Experience with Raytheon Vision Systems labs, equipment, or processes. Background in facility upgrades, lab buildouts, or capital equipment deployment. Lean or continuous improvement experience. Familiarity with configuration management and controlled lab environments. 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 Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position Learn More & Apply Now! 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. Goleta, CA: 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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.