Section Leader – Live, Virtual, Constructive Applications

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Section Manager leading a team of engineers at Raytheon in mission modeling and simulations. Developing and integrating computer models and simulations to create complex systems solutions.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in simulation interfaces, numerical optimization techniques, and military operations analysis, while effectively managing team performance and ensuring alignment with customer requirements. Possesses strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and presentation of analytical results.

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Simulation InterfacesNumerical Optimization TechniquesMilitary Operations AnalysisScripting Languages (Python, MATLAB)Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Numerical Optimization TechniquesAnalysis of AlternativesDesign of ExperimentsSimulation InterfacesScripting Languages (Python)Scripting Languages (MATLAB)

Soft Skills

Team ManagementPerformance DevelopmentStakeholder CommunicationCustomer Satisfaction

Tools & Technologies

AFSIMRCADEDistributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)High Level Architecture (HLA)Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA)

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Military Operations AnalysisOperational BenefitsSystem InterfacesData Connectivity RequirementsKill-Chain Modeling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays