Mgr II Systems Engineering Raytheon
Mckinney, TX

Job Description

Section Manager

Do you enjoy tackling technical problems no one has solved before?

Do you want to join a team that thrives on diversity of thought and innovative ideas?

If you answered "yes", then the Raytheon Systems Verification Test and Analysis Directorate (SVTAD) is interested in you. Our elite team integrates complex technology, debugging and resolving interface issues as we produce, demonstrate and deliver state-of-the-art software for areas including radars, command and control platforms, missile systems and cyber defense. As an integrator you will learn the design principles of new systems by attending design reviews to determine their architecture, operations and interfaces. As a Section Manager you will lead specialized technical testing to demonstrate system performance to our customers, typically including live fire testing in the field. Join a world class team of engineers who are building defense technologies to make the world a safer place.

Explore some of the systems you may be working with as a member of our team.

Patriot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3GhlWKkroc

Ballistic Missile Defense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae5VmVwfWmk

USS Zumwalt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdjXkuMWXlQ

Air and Missile Defense Radar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNkUx9vguQ8

The Radar Systems (RS) Department Section Manager will be responsible for management of a group of approximately 20 engineers working multiple engineering disciplines and various programs. Specific responsibilities include:

* Executing employee performance assessments, including administration of performance development summaries and associated activities
* Coaching and career development
* Planning and tracking employee task assignments
* Ensuring employee compliance with company policies and procedures
* Oversight of personnel issue resolution
* Timecard approvals
* Coordination of section meetings
* Support to the Department Manager and Directorate
* Prepare communication
* Collaborate in a team environment
* Lead by example and align with Raytheon Values and Behaviors.
* Work as a technical lead or individual contributor; Section Manager duties on average are 10% of the manager's time

Required Skills:

* Eight (8) + years overall engineering experience
* Experience in the operation, test and troubleshooting of complex military systems
* Demonstrated success leading a project or program team
* Experience with software/systems integration planning and execution
* Working knowledge with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Required: This position requires an active security clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
* Working knowledge with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Desired Skills:

* Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System or similar budget tracking system)
* Knowledge with the Performance Development Process
* EVMS Certified Level II
* Certified Six Sigma Specialist
* Experience with Raytheon's Proposal Capture Process (development of compliant Basis of Estimates, and White Sheet Development)
* Experience with the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process and Engineering Labor Forecasting (ELF) System
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge with business and program improvements through process improvement methodologies
* Master's Degree in Engineering

Required Education (including Major):

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related curriculum

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

143149BR 143149 Business Unit Profile

Headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, IDS has 32 locations around the world. Its broad portfolio of weapons, sensors and integration systems supports its customer base across multiple mission areas, including air and missile defense systems; missile defense radars; early warning radars; naval ship operating systems; C5ITM products and services; and other advanced technologies. IDS provides affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.

Relocation Eligible

Yes

Clearance Type

Secret - Current

Expertise

Software Engineering

Systems Engineering

Test Engineering

Type Of Job

Full Time

Work Location

TX - McKinney

Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.