Sr. Production Test Engineering, Section Manager

Job Description

Date Posted : 2025-10-07

Country :

United States of America

Location :

MA114 : Andover MA 354 Lowell Suffolk 354 Lowell Street Suffolk, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

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.

The Production Test Engineering Section Manager will be directly responsible for managing a functional team of engineers who support production testing in the Andover factory.

What You Will Do

Prioritizing tasks to meet the customer’s needs,

Coordinating resources

Managing team staffing levels and interfacing with strategic make center personnel and leaders

Training, coaching, mentoring, employee performance development

Responsible for technical quality of engineering tasks, product compliance and providing critical oversight to team of engineers including staffing and approval of timecards

Develop sustaining solutions to technical problems, troubleshoot manufacturing systems and lead root cause and corrective action

Participate or lead functional or factory improvement projects

Requires direct support of manufacturing test activities and spending a large amount of time directly on the factory floor in support of a highly demanding dynamic environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 10 years of relevant experience.

1 year of experience in leading people / teams

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

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in production manufacturing test

Experience leading a team of engineers

Experience with lean principles in a manufacturing environment

Preferred majors : Electrical Engineering, Computer Science / Engineering Technology

Current DOD Secret Security Clearance

Experience applying technical principles in the manufacturing life cycle

Experience with Quality Systems and their application

Earned Value Systems Budget Management

Shop Floor Management

Experience with MRP systems (ex. SAP)

Experience with proposal development

Experience with Estimates at Complete (EAC) development and management

Skilled in risk identification and risk management

Strong engineering aptitude and analytical skills

Technical problem solving

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Verbal and written technical communication

Customer and company oriented and driven to meet or exceed expectations

Ability to maintain a professional attitude to serve as an example to the team and colleagues

Ability to work cohesively in a fast paced environment

Self-starter and able to manage personal and team workload

Passion for functional leadership and be able to demonstrate a high level of maturity and emotional intelligence

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 assistance is not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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