Metrology Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-811 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 811 (External Site)

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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

What You Will Do:

Raytheon is seeking an Engineering Section Manager to lead the Metrology Engineering Team. In this Section Manager role, you’ll oversee a team responsible for maintaining and improving Metrology processes, developing calibration methods and procedures, and analyzing test system error sources.

In this leadership role you’ll ensure compliance with Raytheon processes, industry standards and customer requirements while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of multidisciplinary metrology engineers and providing support and direction to calibration technicians and test equipment maintenance personnel.
• Managing staffing, training, performance development, succession planning and labor forecasting.
• Maintaining and improving processes governing equipment classification, asset lifecycle management, scheduling, traceability and documentation.
• Collaborating with engineering, operations, quality and program teams to ensure test readiness and minimize downtime associated with equipment calibration or repair.
• Serving as the accountable owner for metrology standards, procedures and technical decision‑making within the section.
• Managing staffing, training, performance development, succession planning and labor forecasting.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, Raytheon Quality Management System and applicable government and industry requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing turnaround time, increasing throughput and enhancing data accuracy within calibration and maintenance systems.
• Overseeing supplier engagement and performance for external calibration or repair vendors.

This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon’s Tucson, AZ facility.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 10 years of relevant experience. 
• Experience with test equipment maintenance, product test or quality in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience in a technical environment
• Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems, or Technical Management.
• Strong knowledge of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty and test instrumentation
• Prior experience in aerospace/defense environments with government compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with database asset management systems such as Indysoft
• Experience with lean principles, continuous improvement, and root‑cause analysis.
• Proven capability to collaborate cross‑functionally to maintain compliance with established policies and enhance process effectiveness.

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.

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• 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. 

• 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

• This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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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 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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