X-Band Radar Hardware Lead

Date Posted:

2026-07-29



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1



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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Radar Mechanical Design Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of some of the most innovative land-based and shipboard radars in the world. This includes phased array radar systems, electronic modules, pedestals, and power and cooling systems. The department comprises individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support.

The Radar Mechanical Design Department is seeking an experienced Associate Director Engineer to take on the role of Hardware Lead for a next generation X-Band Radar program. Positioned within the Advanced Technologies business unit, you will be responsible for leading the design and development efforts of the Navy’s Future X-Band Radar, guiding the program through the pre-contract internal development efforts, followed by build, integration, and testing of Engineering Development Models, and eventually transitioning to the delivery of multiple Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) units. In this critical leadership role, you will manage the technical aspects of a suite of internally funded IRAD and Capital product developments to ensure system-level requirements are met while enabling seamless integration into naval environments. You will be integral in driving the technology roadmap for our key electronics and future array architectures.

This multi-phase program prioritizes hardware development, producibility, commonality, and technological innovation. As the Hardware Lead, you will serve as the primary technical point of contact for hardware across the multi-disciplined integrated Product Teams, working closely with all engineering disciplines, and interfacing regularly operations, supply chain, the program office and customers to strategize and ensure that hardware development activities are completed effectively, and EMD and LRIP deliveries are executed smoothly and align with program objectives.

This is an onsite position based in Marlborough, MA, or Tewksbury, MA, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a program of critical importance to national defense.

What You Will Do

• Lead a cross functional team including members from Engineering, Operations, Integrated Supply Chain, and Quality through production, issue resolution, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience implementing technology roadmaps and business strategies across the organization.
• In depth technical knowledge of phased array architectures and associated electronics modules.
• The role requires close management of Engineering production support while simultaneously balancing resulting performance with the ability to meet the customers’ critical schedule requirements.
• Regular review of program status including tracking and review by both Engineering Leadership and Program Leadership.
• Partner with the program manager, chief engineer, technical leads, operations, supply chain, and Quality.
• Lead a design release into ongoing production.
• Provide technical conscience with ensuring the product and process meet appropriate standards and requirements, understand when to be a disrupter and challenge the norm.
• Ensure balance with risk conditions and constraints while advising leadership.
• Interact with all levels of Raytheon Management, internal and external customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading and participating in design and development of phased array radar technologies.
• Experience preparing both technical and cost proposals.
• Experience in Naval array architecture.
• Experience in presenting and strategizing with senior management and customers.
• Experience in IRAD early development to transition to production.

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar Engineering discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Experience in driving Cost Reduction Initiatives.

What We Offer 

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. 

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety. 

• Relocation assistance available. 

Learn More & Apply Now! 

• 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.
• This position requires 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

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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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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