Coyote CUAS Launch System Product Lead

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not relocation eligible

Onsite role

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Program Manager to join the PMO, driving critical program activities, customer engagement, EACs/EVMS and launcher deliveries. You will coordinate across Army and Navy air defense programs, engage suppliers, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-cost execution.

This onsite role supports DoD programs with security clearance requirements. The role emphasizes customer-facing leadership, program performance analysis, and risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 10 years of experience; advanced degree optional.
• PM6 certification required.
• Experience with customer engagement, EACs, EVMS, supplier management, and delivery of complex systems.
• Strong program management knowledge including risk, scheduling and cost control.
• Proven history with Army and Navy air defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer contact, build relationships and align with program objectives.
• Lead customer meetings, provide status reports, and address inquiries.
• Oversee EACs and EVMS, ensure compliance and provide leadership updates.
• Manage launcher system deliveries, coordinate with engineering, supply chain and production.
• Coordinate with suppliers, lead reviews, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Leverage experience with Army and Navy air defense programs to guide execution.

Skills

Customer engagement

EACs

EVMS

Supplier management

Delivery of complex systems

PM processes

Risk management

Scheduling

Cost control

Army and Navy air defense systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-M07 ~ 3292 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M07

Date Posted

2026-09-01

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-M07 ~ 3292 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M07

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on 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 is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to join our Program Management Office (PMO) team. This role will be responsible for managing and coordinating critical program activities, ensuring successful execution of program objectives, and driving alignment across key stakeholders. The successful candidate will focus on customer engagement, EACs/EVMS management, launcher system deliveries, and supplier engagement to ensure program success. A strong history of working with both Army and Navy air defense systems is highly desired.

What You Will Do

Customer Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, building and maintaining strong relationships to ensure satisfaction and alignment with program objectives.
• Lead customer meetings, prepare status reports, and address any program-related inquiries or concerns.
• Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.

EACs/EVMS Management

• Oversee the development and maintenance of Estimates at Completion (EACs) in compliance with RTX policies and industry standards.
• Ensure Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance and provide regular updates to program leadership.
• Analyze program performance metrics and recommend corrective actions to maintain cost and schedule objectives.

Launcher System Deliveries

• Manage all aspects of launcher system deliveries, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, technical requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to address any issues and support on-time delivery.
• Track progress against delivery milestones and ensure risks are mitigated.

Supplier Engagement

• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components and materials in alignment with program schedules.
• Lead supplier reviews and performance assessments to maintain quality and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to resolve any supplier-related issues that could impact program execution.

Army and Navy Air Defense Systems

• Leverage demonstrated experience and knowledge of both Army and Navy air defense systems to enhance program execution and customer engagement.
• Act as a subject matter expert in coordinating program efforts to meet the unique needs of Army and Navy stakeholders.
• Ensure program deliverables align with the requirements and standards of both Army and Navy air defense programs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• PM6 certification required.
• Demonstrated expertise in customer engagement, EACs, EVMS, supplier management, and delivery of complex systems.
• Strong knowledge of program management processes, including risk management, scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong history of working with both Army and Navy air defense systems.

Qualifications We Prefer

• PMP Certification or equivalent.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with launcher systems or similar aerospace/defense products.
• Familiarity with RTX program management tools and processes.
• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance (or ability to obtain one).

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is not available for this position

This position is an onsite role, located in either Tucson, AZ or McKinney, TX

Additional Information

• 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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