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Date Posted:2026-08-12Country:United States of America Location:US-AZ-TUCSON- E Hermans Rd BLDG 811 (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 dateAt 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.What You Will Do:Raytheon is seeking an Engineering Section Manager to lead the Metrology Engineering Team. In this Section Manager role, you'll oversee a team responsible for maintaining and improving Metrology processes, developing calibration methods and procedures, and analyzing test system error sources.In this leadership role you'll ensure compliance with Raytheon processes, industry standards and customer requirements while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.Additional responsibilities will include:Leading, coaching and developing a team of multidisciplinary metrology engineers and providing support and direction to calibration technicians and test equipment maintenance personnel.Managing staffing, training, performance development, succession planning and labor forecasting.Maintaining and improving processes governing equipment classification, asset lifecycle management, scheduling, traceability and documentation.Collaborating with engineering, operations, quality and program teams to ensure test readiness and minimize downtime associated with equipment calibration or repair.Serving as the accountable owner for metrology standards, procedures and technical decision making within the section.Managing staffing, training, performance development, succession planning and labor forecasting.Ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, Raytheon Quality Management System and applicable government and industry requirements.Driving continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing turnaround time, increasing throughput and enhancing data accuracy within calibration and maintenance systems.Overseeing supplier engagement and performance for external calibration or repair vendors. This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon's Tucson, AZ facility. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 10 years of relevant experience. Experience with test equipment maintenance, product test or quality in a manufacturing environmentLeadership experience in a technical environmentAbility to obtain interim Secret U.S government issued security clearance is required prior to start date Qualifications We Prefer: Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems, or Technical Management.Strong knowledge of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty and test instrumentationPrior experience in aerospace/defense environments with government compliance requirements.Familiarity with database asset management systems such as IndysoftExperience with lean principles, continuou