Job Description

Date Posted: 2023-03-21

Country: United States of America

Location: AZ805: RMS AP Bldg East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

About Us:

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the front lines as we trail blaze new approaches, push the boundaries of innovation, and chart a course to a tomorrow you can be proud to have a hand in creating.

Job Summary:

The Advanced Integrated Mission Solutions Directorate performs customer focused operational analysis, simulation, mission planning and architecture development activities within Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD). Supporting this mission are teams driving flexible integration solutions crossing all product areas (sensors, effectors, command and control, logistics and operations), developing tools and methods to evaluate system level studies and visualization based on customer requirements. The team welcomes you to join our tradition of excellence through innovation and teamwork while valuing diversity in a flexible work environment to meet the needs of today\'s workforce.

Join this highly visible team and perform highly technical assignments, directly contributing to protecting our nation and our warfighters. Specifically, we are looking for a Section Leader for the Mission Planning Section in the Mission Solutions Design Department. The applicant for this position would have team leadership responsibilities above the typical normal technical work. This Section\'s goals are to assist in developing a system Concept of Operation for the entire process from mission planning to weapon employment; to support, drive, and enable key business captures/current programs; execute special projects, and drive corporation-wide business opportunities. This Section Leader will provide guidance and management to a team of approximately 10 Engineers.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• You will lead a team of engineers and analysts to realize Mission Planning team objectives

• Become the "go-to" source for mission planning expertise
• Develop common mission planning solutions across programs, Captures and IRADs
• Develop team expertise in mission planning methods and tools
• Grow a mission planning cadre with varied experience and skills
• You will execute a portfolio of project work for programs, Captures and IRADs
• You will provide guidance, direction, mentoring and influencing skills, and foster teamwork, interdependent execution, and growth for approximately 10 - 15 Engineers
• You will participate in talent acquisition, goal setting, performance development, and appraisal for your team
• You will ensure each direct report has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and career advancement
• You will collaborate with Capture Teams, Technology Directors, Mission Areas, Engineering and Business Development leaders to improve proposal outcomes.
• You will collaborate with the other Department and Section Leaders in AIMS to support overall system-of-system product lifecycles
• Some travel will be required - anticipated 10% domestic, more frequent between various sites in Tucson.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (STEM).
• With the above degree, typically requires eight (8) years of documented professional experience in one or more of the following technical domains (An Advanced Degree in a related field can satisfy up to 3 years of experience):

• Mission Planning for weapons
• System performance, CONOPS
• Algorithms and signal processing
• Aerodynamics, Launch Acceptability Regions, Modeling and simulation (i.e., 6-DOF)
• Software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification (Linux, virtual machines, C#, C++, Java)
• Aircraft integration and store interface (i.e. MIL STD 1553 and 1760)
• Datalink and GPS configuration and keying (i.e., Link-16)
• Must have three (3+) years of documented work experience in at least one of the following RMD Mission areas:

• Air-to-ground guided weapons (JDAM, JSOW, SDBII, etc.)
• Naval strike weapons (Tomahawk, JSOW, MALD)
• A current Secret security clearance

Qualifications We Value:

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related discipline
• Previous management experience in the following:

• Developing and mentoring new employees
• Communicating with different levels of employees, departments, and/or customers
• A leadership role within a RMD department and/or function
• Team building
• Interviewing and hiring new employees
• Experience in Military CONOPs
• Existing TS/SCI security clearance, or past qualification for this clearance
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with subordinates, customers, and senior managers throughout the company\'s organizations
• Strong mentoring skills, both technically and professionally
• Experience and knowledge of the Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), Proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs)

What We Offer:

Whether you are just starting out on your career journey, or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, career development and recognition programs. Some of the best benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility:

Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Awarding.

Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.

Typically has broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

Raytheon Technologies 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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