Lab Lead

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 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: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.  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 outside Local travel in the general area may be required, with occasional travel outside the local area What You Will Learn Time management skills resulting from broad administrative management responsibilities Lab specific knowledge necessary for access Diverse horizontal and vertical communication skills Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years' prior relevant experience Experience in an engineering lab environment area overseeing or implementing safety, security, compliance and property management Experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics Qualifications We Prefer Strong mechanical and/or electrical/electronic skills Experience potting RF or Photonic systems Experience in rapid prototyping and hardware integration Experience with OSHA/NFPA industrial policies and regulations Experience with working directly with engineers, technicians and leadership in an engineering lab environment in the areas of safety, security, compliance and property management Experience with EHS, NISPOM, JAFAN and Foreign Object Elimination Ability to organize and track Capital and Expense assets Ability to build positive, lasting relationships with customers Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 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. This role is located onsite in Columbia, MD. 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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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, vis