Aerospace Program Operations Lead

Raytheon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Raytheon is hiring a Program Operations Manager to coordinate procurement, assembly, test, and shipment of Advanced RF/EW systems in Goleta or El Segundo, CA. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, 8+ years in operations or manufacturing, and strong cross-functional leadership.

You will lead manufacturing planning, cost control, and program reviews within an integrated product team, traveling up to 10%. This is an onsite US-based opportunity.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent with 8+ years experience.
• Experience in operations, manufacturing, program management, or project engineering.
• Experience budgets and cost accounting activities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities in production/engineering.
• Experience using ERP or production planning systems; Security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing advance planning to meet build schedules.
• Direct sequencing of work and delivery activities for smooth operations.
• Manage budgets and cost accounting activities for labor and material.
• Coordinate investigations and drive corrective actions for failures.
• Lead cross-functional teams and interface with customers during reviews.
• Mentor team members and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations management

Budget management

Cross-functional coordination

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

ERP / production planning systems

Job description

Raytheon is hiring a Program Operations Manager to coordinate procurement, assembly, test, and shipment of Advanced RF/EW systems in Goleta or El Segundo, CA. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, 8+ years in operations or manufacturing, and strong cross-functional leadership.

You will lead manufacturing planning, cost control, and program reviews within an integrated product team, traveling up to 10%. This is an onsite US-based opportunity.