Lab Lead

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-MD-COLUMBIA-7100 ~ 7100 Columbia Gateway Dr ~ COLUMBIA GATEWAY, Ste 160 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after 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. Raytheon Hardware Engineering provides Hardware Design and Analysis, Materials and Process Engineering, Producibility and Prototyping, Product Integrity, and Test Equipment Development services for the Land, Air, Space, Naval, and Advanced Technology products designed, developed, produced and serviced at Raytheon. We use state-of-the-art tools, processes, and technologies, with capabilities encompassing a broad range of technical disciplines including electrical, mechanical, materials, aerospace, and manufacturing engineering. This role is for a Lab Lead to support Columbia, MD Hardware Engineering Labs. In this role, you will manage and implement engineering lab strategic projects and day-to-day administrative functions within multiple engineering labs, with specific focus on safety, security, and compliance using established doctrine and governance. You will be creative and innovative, possessing strong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills. In this position, you must be able to collaborate with customers, employees, and senior leaders when implementing process and procedural changes. This position is an onsite role in Columbia, MD. The position will be covering multiple labs across the site. What You Will Do Lab Operating Procedure (LOP) Management; provide direction for lab users on established policies Management coordination and implementation of Environmental Health Safety and Sustainment Property & Metrology Management including maintenance of equipment service contracts and ongoing equipment repairs Perform cost analysis, ensure task completion within approved budgets Perform lab purchase requests through SAP, SRM, and Vallen, while providing process support to Supply Chain Management (SCM) Oversee audit/assessment preparation. Overseeing Engineering Lab Objective Evaluation and Voluntary Protection Program; develop corrective action plans and assist in the development of long-range objectives, including engineering customer goals Safeguarding of classified/proprietary material, hardware, and documentation, utilizing defense material/property under Export Administration Regulations Develop and implement communication plans, providing consulting support to functional and engineering customer management Work to influence stakeholders within and outside responsible areas at an operational level regarding policies, practices, and procedures Work autonomously with limited oversight; provide professional input, guidance, and problem solving This position requires some physical exertion while standing, sitting, or walking, working outsi…

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