GNC Section Leader, Manager

About the position 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 Processing Guidance and Controls Center (PGC) within Systems Engineering seeks talented engineers to support our effectors programs. The PGC team combines the performance disciplines of Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MSA), Signal Processing (SP), and Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) to provide robust effectors solutions for the warfighter. The PGC center specializes in providing SP and GNC solutions in integrated flight simulations that support the lifecycle of the product, from conceptual design and trades, to development, even before the target hardware is available, to evaluating the system performance and reducing the number of trials required before fielding a product. The GNC Department is seeking a Manager to perform in the role of Section Leader. This role will support the technical growth and career development of a group of about 10+ GNC engineers, contribute to the technical execution of the department in our programs, and help the section stay compliant with company policies and procedures. The GNC Section Lead will have a technical role on at least one program in addition to performing the day-to-day leadership of a group of GNC engineers, with the primary responsibility of ensuring that each employee has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and advancement. Perform management tasks for a section of 8-18 members. Your duties will include performance development and appraisal, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring adherence to company policies. You will contribute to the technical oversight of employees, monitor program execution, and provide subject matter expertise in direct support of program efforts and proposal activities. Active participation in both recruiting and retention activities. Responsibilities • Perform management tasks for a section of 8-18 members. , • Ensure each employee has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and advancement. , • Conduct performance development and appraisal for team members. , • Plan salaries and manpower for the section. , • Provide career coaching to GNC engineers. , • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. , • Contribute to the technical oversight of employees. , • Monitor program execution and provide subject matter expertise. , • Participate in recruiting and retention activities. Requirements • Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). , • Minimum of 8 years of prior guidance engineering experience. , • Minimum of 4 years of GNC experience with missile system applications. , • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. , • U.S. citizenship is required. Nice-to-haves • Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics or Applied Mathematics. , • Top Secret clearance. , • Strong knowledge of fundamental concepts with high level of analytical ability to drive technical solutions. , • Prior experience in a functional or technical leadership role. , • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across all levels and disciplines. Benefits • Medical insurance , • Dental insurance , • Vision insurance , • 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 , • Holidays Apply Job!