Aerospace Program Operations Lead (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Operations Manager for Goleta/El Segundo to coordinate procurement, assembly, test, and shipment of advanced RF/EW systems. You will lead the Manufacturing team, work with multiple organizations, and drive on-time hardware delivery.

The role requires driving cross-functional activities, managing budgets, and coordinating with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management. On-site in California with travel up to 10% and a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent; 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in operations, manufacturing, program management, or project engineering.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing advance planning to meet build schedules and ensure tooling and personnel readiness.
• Direct sequencing of work and delivery activities for smooth operations.
• Manage budgets and cost-account activities for labor and material.
• Coordinate manufacturing and test failure investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Guide manufacturing and production personnel in a matrixed organization.

Skills

Operations management

Budget management

Cross-functional coordination

Manufacturing experience

Earned Value Management

Program management

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

RTX is seeking a Program Operations Manager for Goleta/El Segundo to coordinate procurement, assembly, test, and shipment of advanced RF/EW systems. You will lead the Manufacturing team, work with multiple organizations, and drive on-time hardware delivery.

The role requires driving cross-functional activities, managing budgets, and coordinating with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management. On-site in California with travel up to 10% and a DoD Secret clearance.