Senior Production Test Engineer Section Lead

Date Posted:

2026-10-26



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 A20 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG A20 (External Site)



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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.

As a Senior PTE Section Lead you will lead a team of Production Test Engineers in transition to production efforts, forward-flow production and depot phases of a program.  The Senior PTE Section Lead is accountable for overseeing the performance of an engineering team, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and strategically aligning their teams' goals with factory needs.  They manage day-to-day operations, allocate resources efficiently, and play a crucial role in both tactical decision-making and problem solving within the manufacturing section context.

What You Will Do

Responsible for staffing, budget, training, timecards

Provide input on merit compensation

Accountable for team member's work quality on tasks

Ability to interface and present to Leadership where necessary

Proven ability to use judgment, reasoning, and decision-making abilities to lead a team of early career engineers

Drive PD cycle with Section Manager inputs and all necessary HR Functions for employees

Conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and mentoring

Primary Back Up to Section Manager 

Managing execution of tasks for a team of direct reports

Engaging with direct reports on a periodic basis to provide performance feedback

Ensure proper timekeeping of direct reports and adherence to budgeted hours

Confidently represent Operations Engineering to factory and program

Strong knowledge and application of Production Test Engineering command media

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 

Available to cover additional shifts including some weekend work 

Lead small groups in completion of PTE project requirements

Metrics — Understand and affect key operations metrics

KPls, FPYs, Open MLAs, Dispositions, Aged rework orders, etc.

Advocate for other PTEs on the team and push back when appropriate for out-of-scope tasks or unrealistic expectations

Ensuring test equipment and software meet the test requirements specified for the product

Monitoring and improving the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure mode, and test yields

Collaborate with Section Manager and Tech Leads to strategize and shape the team into a high-performing team

Partner with Tech Leads to overcome challenges and implement improvements

Developing test flows and contributing to test capacity analysis

Assisting in non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
Experience leading a team/project

Experience in manufacturing, product and/or test environment

The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with data analysis or Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

Experience with electronics/electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or computer programming

Experience in root cause and corrective action investigations

Possess CORE understanding (willingness to achieve CORE Professional or beyond)

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

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.

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.

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