Department Leader, Signal Processing - Military veterans preferred

Date Posted: 2024-06-18Country: United States of AmericaLocation: AZ848: RMS AP Bldg 848 1151 East Hermans Road Building 848, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USAPosition Role Type: OnsiteAt 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. The Processing, Guidance & Controls (PG&C) Center, within the Systems Engineering Directorate, consists of Signal Processing (SP), Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) and Modeling and Simulation disciplines. PG&C delivers key technologies to our effector programs portfolio. The Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) teams provide aerodynamic and autopilot designs, optimized system motion designs, and state estimation to facilitate mission guidance goals. The Signal Processing (SP) teams extract and exploit signals from both active and passive sensors to be used for acquiring, detecting, tracking, and classifying objects of interest. The Modeling Simulation Analysis (MSA) teams are responsible for product-level simulations that help us design, develop, verify, and validate our products and capabilities. Our simulations model the components and subsystems that make up our designs, and the world our products interact with. Effectors Signal Processing: Air Power, Advanced Technologies is seeking a Department Leader. This department is responsible for developing, implementing, testing, modeling advanced signal processing, and evaluating performance of signal processing algorithms for effectors programs. This role will lead a growing organization of approximately 150 engineers supporting programs with the Air, Space, and Defense Systems (ASDS) and Advanced Technologies (AT) strategic business units. This role will report into the Center Leader for PG&C. This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ. What You Will Do Identify and support development of SP capabilities for new business applications and technologies that are key to Raytheon effectors growth, including core business area and adjacent markets. Participate in development of strategic plans for SP technology, resources, and processes. Serve as Point of Contact for SBUs, Program Chief Engineers, Lead Systems Engineers, Chief Technologists, and Program Managers. Review and approve EACs (Estimates at Complete) and proposals for department-supported programs. Provide effective guidance, coaching and direction to Section and Program team managers to ensure effective communication, training, development, and implementation of programs. Prepare for and conduct overhead budget and department operating reviews using Raytheon software with the PG&C Center Leader and the PG&C Business Manager. Collaborate with the SP, PG&C Center, and Systems Engineering extended leadership to support business activities and achieve goals. Champion leadership, respect, ethics, and diversity initiatives within the Department Selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain special access program clearance/s Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior Signal Processing experience. Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in missile system applications Minimum of 4 years of experience in functional and/or technical leadership of engineering teams. Experience in proposal development, bidding process and/or Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math or other related STEM discipline. Highly knowledgeable in several of the of the following areas from concept development through Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development phases of the engineering lifecycle: RF waveform design, angle estimation, adaptive processing and electronic protection, active and passive sensors, calibration, HWIL testing and analysis, model development, performance analysis, and flight test planning and data analysis; AIML; collaborative autonomy; EO signal processing Experience with the performance improvement process. Experience with staffing and workforce planning. Effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal) with all levels across the organization. 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. Relocation Eligible Learn More & Apply Now 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. The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 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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