Senior Manager Electrical Engineering - Military veterans preferred

What’s YOUR Mission?
Here at Raytheon, we work together as one global team creating trusted, innovative solutions to make the world a safer place. Our innovation spans all domains: from land and sea to air, space and cyberspace. We’re inspired by a noble mission that’s shared by Raytheon employees around the globe and an inclusive culture that empowers employees and celebrates their contributions.

Job Description

This position is for a Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering in the Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) Electrical Design Directorate (EDD). The Department Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a Department with approximately 160 employees. The work within the department may include (but is not limited to): mixed signal, digital and FPGA design, firmware design, embedded software, COTS hardware integration, receiver exciter technology, beam steering, signal processing product development and production support activities.

The EDD Department Manager responsibilities also include planning, organizing, and directing Department tasking involved in the conception, design, and development of components, subsystems and systems, for various programs. The Department Manager is responsible for development of short and long-term objectives and resources consistent with system and product requirements. The Department Manager reviews, approves and is accountable for proposed costs and work scope associated with new business.

Responsibilities also include the management and accountability for the overhead budget and rate as well as multiple development and test laboratories at various facilities. The Department Manager participates in program reviews (including but not limited to Estimates at Completion (EAC), Gate reviews, and tracking book meetings) in addition to providing leadership to troubled programs and will also participate in customer meetings. This position also includes personnel related duties such as manpower planning, performance reviews and people development, personnel training, recruiting, retaining, and mentoring key talent. The Department Manager supports Directorate and Engineering initiatives in the areas of metrics collection, hardware process, training coordination, etc.

The Department Manager is the primary interface between Senior Engineering Management and Department members and monitors section management operations ensuring technical, cost and schedule integrity is maintained on programs. The EDD Department Manager will be responsible for supporting and executing the EDD vision of driving business growth through innovate and affordable solutions, technical leadership, flawless execution and electrical engineering expertise.

This position can be located in either Tewksbury, MA or Marlborough, MA. Business travel may be required, up to 10% of the time.


Basic/Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
• Experience in hardware design and development activities with a broad-based technical background in hardware electrical design
• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals
• Experience in line management of complex engineering teams driving performance and managing through change
• Managerial skills requiring a high degree of influence and persuasion to direct and motivate professional personnel.
• Effective communication skills required to interface directly with leadership during design and related cost and schedule reviews.
• Prior leadership experience (e.g. Integrated Product Team lead, Project Manager, Test Director, Section Manager etc).
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Certified
• Experience preparing technical and/or cost proposals, leading to the ability to critically review proposals
• Active Secret Security Clearance (DoD), or ability to obtain within a year of service

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• M.S. in Engineering (MSEE preferred)
• Team leadership skills for multi-disciplined teams
• Hardware development experience in DoD environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, communicating to program managers, functional managers, peers, team members, suppliers, and customers.
• BOE developer/approver certification

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, Raytheon offers a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits Raytheon offers include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization. 150128BR 150128

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