Section Leader - Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) Applications

Date Posted:

2026-07-21



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805



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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At 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.

The Operations and Mission Analysis Southwest (OMA‑SW) department delivers customer‑focused mission modeling and simulation for all Raytheon customer areas. Our teams develop, analyze, and evaluate integrated solutions across sensors, effectors, command and control, logistics, and operations. We create tools and methods to support campaign, mission, and system‑level analysis and visualizations aligned to customer requirements.

We are seeking a Section Manager to lead a team of 8–15 engineers supporting multiple IRADs, CR&Ds, pursuits, and programs across Air and Space domains, Land and Air Defense, and Naval Power. In this role, you will guide teams in developing and integrating variable‑fidelity computer models and simulations to create kill‑chain testbeds that capture system and system‑of‑systems effects in complex threat environments.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, you’ll have opportunities to contribute as an individual contributor—applying a holistic mindset and engineering expertise to develop and visualize solutions that support one or more projects.

What You Will Do

• Work with teams to generate virtual and/or analytical solutions to identify technology gaps, demonstrate the operational benefits of new mission concepts in complex operational scenarios, develop requirements, and test systems.

• Accountable for the execution of work and delivery of products from your section

• Responsible for direct line management activities for the team, including performance development and appraisal (including salary planning), career development, staffing allocation and ensuring your team has the resources needed to perform their work, and ensuring adherence to company policies and administrative requirements.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and business alignment.

• Responsible for the flow of communications between your section and Raytheon management, flowing communications down to your team and providing status and reports up to Raytheon management.

• Interface with government and external contractor customers to determine requirements, collaborate in tool development, and perform an evaluation of end-to-end system needs to discover system interfaces and data connectivity requirements across the kill-chain.

• Work on the modeling of system and mission kill chains with tools such as Government, Commercial, and Raytheon simulations (e.g. AFSIM, RCADE).

• Give presentations of developed tools, capabilities, and analytical results to internal, external, and government customers.

What You Will Learn

• Learn administrative and technical oversight of the section while maintaining current day-to-day engineering activities while supporting department and directorate level initiatives.

• As a section leader you will learn about talent acquisition, goal setting, career development, performance appraisals, and compensation processes.

• You will learn about employee compliance with company policies and procedures

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience with simulation interfaces such as Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), High Level Architecture (HLA), and Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA).

• Experience with Numerical Optimization Techniques, Analysis of Alternatives, or Design of Experiments. Experience with Military Operations Analysis.

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Raytheon owned Modeling and Simulation tools (e.g. OpsTool or RCADE) or Government/Industry Modeling and Simulation tools (e.g. AFSIM, OneSAF, ESAMS, Brawler, JAAM, TGx, STK, TMAP).

• Experience with modeling and simulation of sensing systems and effectors.

• Experience with Design of Experiment, Statistical analysis, Data Analytics

• Familiarity with Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Campaign Modeling, Engagement and Mission Modeling, Threat Assessment & Modeling.

• An active DoD Top Secret clearance

Learn More & Apply Now

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

• Onsite: 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. #LI-RH2

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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