Electrical Engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Date Posted:

2026-10-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M05 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M05 (External Site)

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: Secret

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

RTX has an opening for a Sr. Manager, Electrical Engineer - Facilities (Sr. Manager, Facilities) position in Tucson.

Exciting Opportunity!

• Lead Facilities Electrical Engineers and Design Team.
• Location: Tucson AZ Airport Site
• Great Culture and Benefits
• Small Relo Possible
• Come Grow with RTX!

Role Overview
Sr. Lead Electrical Engineer, Facilities will be responsible for leading a team of electrical engineers and designers supporting facilities electrical design, electrical infrastructure and power distribution systems, and construction project management.

The position will be based out of Tucson Airport Site, Tucson, Arizona, as well as supporting sites in New Mexico (Southwest Region) with occasional opportunities to consult on projects withing the West, Central, South East and other regions of RTX.

What You Will Do

• This position will be responsible for Leading the facilities Electrical Engineering and design team.
• Requires the management to Maintain core electrical infrastructure systems including, but not limited to outdoor substations, medium and low voltage power distribution systems and emergency and standby power systems, UPS, 400HZ power converters, fire alarm and fire protection systems, communication systems, grounding and lightning protection systems and other specialty systems.
• Requires the monitoring and development of short to mid-term site electrical medium voltage power distribution and infrastructure system planning and future project development, scoping and budgetary cost estimating.
• Requires expertly designing project load sizing, coordination studies, arch flash analysis and studies, Lightning protection maintenance and studies, development of construction drawings
• Development and leading electrical team for panel schedules, studies, labeling utilizing SKM Power Tools, ETAP or equivalent and panel sizing and designs.
• Requires leadership and expert knowledge with the in-house electrical metering system and electrical troubleshooting of electrical infrastructure.
• Expertly preparing of bid documents and electrical construction coordination and administration for office renovations, manufacturing space expansions, laboratory fit-ups and manufacturing equipment installations.
• Requires supporting a project from design, through the bid cycle, construction project management followed by project closeout.
• Coordination and collaboration with project estimating, project scheduling, design of building electrical systems.
• Lead team in electrical maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Reviews practices, procedures, and processes to improve electrical systems maintenance procedures to reduce business risk related to core electrical systems
• Leads and define customer requirements and Statements of Work (SOWs) for all projects.
• Leads the team on electrical system installation, repair or construction to ensure projects are fully commissioned and working properly before turn- over to customers.
• Leads electrical team to create and maintain all RTX and Raytheon Corporate EHS&S Standards, Policy requirement and codes.
• Leads electrical design and construction to ensure compliance with all RTX, Raytheon, Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and standards with regards to assigned electrical systems.
• Coordinate Electrical designs with other building design disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, IT, and security.
• Preparation of diagrams, sketches, construction drawings, cost estimates, bid documents and construction administration.
• Meeting with customers, developing continuous improvement projects, coordination studies and project management.
• Interface and coordinate projects with internal and external resources such as information technology, safety, security, internal construction trade workers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Minimum of 10+ years' experience electrical engineering with voltage related power distribution systems and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineer (BSEE), Power Engineering or Architectural Engineering or related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineering license/registration in Electrical Engineering in the state of Arizona or be eligible to obtain the registration within 6 months from the date of hire.
• 8+ years' experience in building electrical engineering and at a minimum expertise or knowledge of the following:
  • High, Medium and Low Voltage rated power distribution systems.
  • Power Distribution Systems having multi-frequency ratings (e.g. 60 and 400 HZ.)
  • Industrial grounding and bonding design in support for electrical safety and explosive safety.
  • Lightning Protection Systems per NFPA 780 and Air Force Explosive requirements.
  • Load calculations and electrical distribution equipment Sizing.
  • Industrial controls and interlock systems.
  • Electrical power distribution system engineering analysis including load, voltage drop, fault current, motor starting, harmonic and equipment arc flash evaluation and safety labeling.
  • Overcurrent protective device Coordination Studies.
  • Interior and exterior lighting design and controls.
• 10+ years of experience with construction project management including customer scoping meetings, budget monitoring, establishing and updating schedules, contractor coordination, commissioning, and close-out.
• 10+ years of experience writing clear technical engineering specifications, reports and operating procedures.
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of SKM Power Tools or related software for short circuit & arc fault analysis, load flow and voltage drop, and feeder, branch circuit, and transformer sizing, and overcurrent protective device coordination studies..
• Proficiency in reading, printing/plotting, and creating CAD Drawings and construction documents.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70, 70E, 72, 90, 101, and 110 as well as national, state, local codes and regulations concerning facilities design/engineering, operations and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of ICD705 physical security requirements for sensitive compartmented buildings and structures.
• Familiarity with building electrical systems and general understanding of building construction and civil works..

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Role Type:

• On site This is an on site role, eligible candidates must reside near the RTX hub in Tucson, AZ

Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

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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