Coyote CUAS Launch System Product Lead

Prattwhitney

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 252,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) match
Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to join our PMO, coordinating customer engagement, EACs/EVMS, launcher deliveries, and supplier management for Army and Navy air defense systems. This onsite role requires collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and production to ensure on-time, within-budget execution.

Responsibilities include leading customer meetings, tracking milestones, and maintaining program performance metrics while upholding RTX policies and DoD requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • PM6 certification or equivalent is required.
  • Experience with customer engagement, EACs, EVMS, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer engagement and manage expectations across stakeholders.
  • Oversee EACs and EVMS, ensuring compliance with RTX policies.
  • Manage launcher system deliveries per contract and schedules.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely component delivery.
  • Apply Army/Navy air defense domain knowledge to program execution.

Skills

Customer engagement
EACs
EVMS
Supplier management
Delivery of complex systems
Risk management
Scheduling
Cost control
Army/Navy air defense

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
PM6 certification

Tools

RTX program management tools

Job description

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
  • Innovation

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This position requires a security clearance.

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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