RF & Navigation Subsystems Section Head (Security Clearance required)

Company: Raytheon
Location: Tucson
Posted on: November 23, 2019

Job Description:

Missile Systems is the world---s largest missile producer responsible for the design, test, manufacturer, and support of weapon systems supporting our US Warfighter and international allies. Every missile system contains a set of advanced and purpose designed electrical subsystems. These enable the guidance, navigation, signal processing, target detection and tracking system functions. The Electrical Subsystems Directorate (ESD) is responsible for all aspects of these subsystems design, test and production. The RF & Navigation (RFN) Electrical Subsystems Department functions within the Subsystems Center (SSC) and the Electrical Subsystems Directorate (ESD). The Mission of the RFN department and the SSC is to offer the best value solutions that meet our customers--- needs by balancing cost, schedule, performance, and manufacturability through continuous improvement, people development and state-of-the-art subsystems technology advancement. We provide engineers that support the full product lifecycle including hardware design, development, integration, and production support. The RFN Engineering organization has a need for a Section Head responsible for first line management of a group of 6-10 RF and Electrical Engineers who have varying levels of experience and diverse domain expertise with various RF subsystems including Data Link subsystems. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance as of day one of employment.The specific responsibilities and duties include: Plan and track staff---s project assignments Support staff with career development plans Assist with strengthening core engineering skills and discipline, and developing domain knowledge and expertise across the RFN Engineering organization Prepare staff performance evaluationsAssist in planning for and addressing RFN staffing needsAssist and support recruiting and interviewing activities Assist with ensuring staff---s compliance with company policies/procedures.The successful candidate will manage engineers who are involved with development of deliverable RF subsystems over the entire engineering development lifecycle. This leader will also contribute directly to development and other technical efforts as a task lead or individual contributor. Although the section staff will typically work on independent projects, the Section Head will foster collaboration and cross-fertilization of ideas and new technologies within the group. The Section Head---s duties will occupy an average of -15% time. The other - 85% time will be spent on a combination of contractual, IR&D, marketing, and business development activities.Required Skills6+ years of engineering experience with progressing leadership roles Experience in analysis, test, measurement and/or integration of RF products or systemsExperience leading a technical team (e.g. in the role of task lead) Applicant must have an Active Secret clearance U.S Citizenship is requiredDesired Skills:MS in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Equivalent Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle Experience in development and support of RF guidance systemsCoaching, teaching and/or mentoring skillsStrong emotional intelligence skills (i.e., self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social awareness, relationship management)Experience in creation and/or improvement of engineering development processes Excellent track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a diverse team environmentExcellent organizational, planning, and coordination skillsStrong engineering development discipline and process advocacy Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to acquire a Special Access Programs ClearanceRequired Education:B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics. (STEM degree)Security: U.S. Citizenship requiredThis position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance, up to and including Special Access Programs. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens. 152204Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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