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Pratt & Whitney

THAAD Team Lead

7201 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX

Full-time

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Date Posted:

2026-10-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-EL PASO-M2 ~ 7201 Montana Ave ~ BLDG M2

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:

Secret - Current

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

The CLS THAAD Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of four Field Engineers focused on ensuring the AN/TPY-2 radar system operates at full functionality 24/7. This role requires advanced technical knowledge of the TPY-2 radar system, including expertise in all aspects of preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

The Team Lead will work closely with U.S. Army Unit Command, maintenance teams, and system engineering leads to accomplish mission-critical tasks and ensure the availability of required resources. The selected individual must possess strong technical aptitude, leadership skills, and a growth mindset, with the ability to adapt to dynamic and high-pressure environments.

This position requires an active SECRET security clearance and the ability to maintain an unaccompanied deployable status. The candidate must be willing to travel nationally and internationally, often on short notice, to support mission requirements.

What You Will Do:

Leadership and Team Development

Radar Operations and Maintenance

Documentation and Reporting

Collaboration and Communication


What You Will Learn:

Candidate will learn the core companies of maintaining the AN/TPY-2 Radar System.

Candidate will learn how to contribute value to the United States Army CLS mission as a Maintenance Lead.


Qualifications You Must Have:


Qualifications We Prefer:

·      Demonstrated excellence in past work performance.

·      Strong technical aptitude.

·      Must be able to handle high-stress situations well.

·      Must possess strong technical writing and oral communication skills.

·      Must be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

·      Logistics experience and ALCS knowledge.

 

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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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