M&PE Materials Management Section Leader

**Date Posted:** 2025-07-22 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA **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:** 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 Materials and Process Engineering Department is looking for a qualified candidate to lead its Materials Management Section. This is an opportunity to work in the prestigious M&PE NE & SW department, servicing all of Raytheon with innovative solutions to nonstandard problems. The Materials Management section supports the compliance of nearly all Raytheon materials by generating material specifications, establishing and evaluating shelf-life requirements, testing materials for quality and compliance, and managing obsolescence and special procurement-related issues. Each responsibility of the Materials Management Section directly contributes to delivering hardware to the warfighter that reflects the quality and reliability they deserve, and Raytheon delivers. **What You Will Do:** + Manage a team of scientists with a broad range of technical knowledge and experience + Ensure all specifications, position statements, test methods and results meet both program and M&PE technical excellence requirements + Help develop early, mid, and late career employees + Support production by delivering compliant material and data drive test reports + Continuously look for areas of improvement and implement changes to methods, procedures, and command media as needed + Maintain your original position within the department while taking on an additional leadership role **The M&PE Materials Management Section Leader job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.** **Qualifications You Must Have:** + Typically requires a Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 12+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience + Experience in vast array of materials (e.g., epoxies, polymers, elastomers, composites, etc.) + Experience in material testing techniques (e.g., FTIR, hardness, % elongation, etc.) **Qualifications We Prefer:** + Degree(s) in Chemistry (e.g., analytical, general, or organic) + Experience reading, writing, and interpreting technical specifications + Leadership experience + Leadership presence and high emotional intelligence + Program lifecycle understanding + Experience with material procurement using Raytheon systems (e.g., Incora, tcmIS, POSS, etc.) + Advanced knowledge of a vast array of materials (e.g., epoxies, polymers, elastomers, composites, etc.) + Advanced knowledge of material testing techniques (e.g., FTIR, hardness, % elongation, etc.) **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. **Learn More & Apply Now!** + Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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-SM4 The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link ( to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.