Senior Hardware Lab Lead

Date Posted: 2026-08-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At 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. Raytheon's Effector Analog & Power (EAP) team is responsible for the development, from concept to integration, of Telemetry and Flight Termination products; power systems from all up round to the lowest level power regulation; servo electronics supporting all mechanical motion in our products and low noise mixed signal electronics that provides the analog to digital interface to our front-end sensors. Raytheon is seeking a Senior Hardware Lab Lead to manage and implement environmental test projects, as well as oversee the day-to-day administrative functions of multiple engineering and environmental test labs. This role will focus on ensuring safety, security, and compliance in alignment with established doctrine and governance. You will be creative and innovative, possessing strong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills. In this position, you must be able to collaborate with customers, employees, and senior leaders when implementing process and procedural changes. We're growing fast and we want you to grow with us! We're expanding our engineering organization dramatically to meet exciting customer demand, and we're actively looking for Lab Leads who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems. Industry experience in defense? Not required — we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to talk. Apply today and take the next step in your career. What You Will Do Lab Operating Procedure (LOP) Management; provide direction for lab users on established policies. Management, coordination, and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety standards. Ensure company and customer owned property is properly tracked, managed, and calibrated. Maintain and improve the lab access list and training matrices, ensuring all personnel entering the labs are properly trained and cleared. Uphold company policies and practices to ensure compliance and provide a safe and secure lab environment. Take a proactive role in developing, understanding, and implementing common lab processes, tools, templates, and metrics. Communicate issues and opportunities for improvement to team members and management. Oversee audit assessment preparation; Engineering Lab Objective Evaluation and Factory & Lab Assessment reviews; develop corrective action plans and assist in the development of long-range objectives. Safeguard classified/proprietary material, hardware, and documentation. Adhere to the RTX Code of Conduct by exhibiting respect and ethical behavior to serve as a positive role model within the organization. What You Will Learn Time management skills resulting from broad administrative management responsibilities Varied horizontal and vertical communication skills Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years’ prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience. A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing safety, compliance, and processes in an Engineering or similar environment. Experience with working directly with engineers, technicians and leadership in an engineering lab environment. Mechanical and/or electrical/electronic skills. Qualifications We Prefer Experience with chemical handling, metrology, and property control requirements and processes. Experience with OSHA/NFPA industrial policies and regulations Experience with working directly with engineers, technicians and leadership in an engineering lab environment in the areas of safety, security, compliance and property management Experience with EHS, NISPOM, JAFAN and Foreign Object Elimination Ability to build positive, lasting relationships with customers Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Exemplary oral communication and interpersonal/human relations skills. Leadership behaviors and willingness to make decisions and embrace change. Experience developing solutions and maintaining audit readiness procedures and goals for an 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. Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation 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. This position requires a 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 #LI-SP1 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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