RF Design Section Manager

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M BLDG

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon’s Antenna Design Department is seeking a Section Leader to support a new RF design team in McKinney, Texas.  The department is responsible for full-scope antenna product solutions, spanning architecture trades, design, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of antenna systems and associated integrated system verification solutions. This position combines hands-on technical contributions with functional leadership. Approximately 85% of your time will be spent supporting engineering programs across the full development lifecycle of RF products. Depending on program needs, you may contribute through hardware design, technical leadership, supplier management, requirements development, architecture, integration and test, or by leading multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for delivering complex RF products. The remaining 15% of your time will focus on leading a section of RF engineers by providing coaching, mentoring, career development, staffing support, and fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an onsite role, located in McKinney, Texas.

Functional Leadership Performance management and career development activities Support hiring efforts (resume reviews, interviews, etc) Oversee the direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition Collaborate and communicate with other sections and teams Support department and directorate level initiatives Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures Oversight of personnel issue resolution Manage employee timecards Adhere to and ensure alignment to Raytheon Technologies Values and Behaviors Work as a technical lead or individual contributor; Section Leader duties account for approximately 15-20% of the employee’s time. Participate in and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics: VSWR, insertion loss, gain, polarization, radar cross section (RCS), etc. Technical Leadership Serve as a technical contributor, technical lead, or engineering manager on RF hardware development efforts. Lead or support the design, development, integration, and qualification of RF hardware. Develop RF and microwave hardware Provide technical oversight of suppliers developing RF hardware and ensure products meet program technical, cost, and schedule objectives. Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for the successful execution of RF products. Perform or oversee RF analysis, simulation, integration, verification, troubleshooting, and qualification testing. Support design reviews, technical risk management, and root cause investigations. Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Power Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations.

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