DeepFires Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead advanced development and prototype programs within the DeepFires portfolio. You will lead cross-functional teams and manage cost, schedule, and technical performance to deliver growth within the portfolio.

This onsite role requires US citizenship and an active security clearance on day one. Travel 25–40% and a strong track record with IMS and EVMS is expected to support both domestic and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field.
• Program management, systems engineering, or related military experience
• Experience leading systems development and/or engineering design
• Experience with IMS and EVMS, and/or managing cost and schedules

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cross-functional high performing members to develop autonomous mobile land-based weapon systems IMS and EVMS implementation and execution, to include meeting EAC requirements.
• Display strong communication and presentation skills with both leadership and external customers.
• Responsible for financial metrics, IMS management and EVMS implementation and execution, to include meeting EAC requirements.
• Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed (between Raytheon sites and visiting customer locations in support of business execution and growth requirements). Travel can be 25-40% of the time.

Skills

Program management

Systems engineering

Military experience

IMS and EVMS

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

IMS

EVMS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

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: Secret - Current 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.

The DeepFires Portfolio within the Land and Air Defense Systems Strategic Business Unit

is seeking a Senior Program Manager with a background leading advanced development and prototype programs with Internal Investments for an execution position within the portfolio. These programs represent significant growth within the DeepFires portfolio with potential of $150M+ over the next 5 years. You will lead cross-functionally and manage cost, schedule, and technical performance.

What You Will Do

Lead a team of cross-functional high performing members to develop autonomous mobile land-based weapon systems IMS and EVMS implementation and execution, to include meeting EAC requirements.

Display strong communication and presentation skills with both leadership and external customers.

Responsible for financial metrics, IMS management and EVMS implementation and execution, to include meeting EAC requirements.

Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed (between Raytheon sites and visiting customer locations in support of business execution and growth requirements). Travel can be 25-40% of the time.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Program management, systems engineering, or related military experience
• Experience leading systems development and/or engineering design
• Experience with IMS and EVMS, and/or managing cost and schedules

We Prefer

• Proven track record of supporting capture efforts and successfully executing programs for Army and Marine Corps programs, DoW Services’ laboratories and Program Offices
• 5+ years’ experience successfully managing technology development programs and IRAD
• Experience leading new business capture activities and winning new business in a competitive environment
• Strong experience with Advanced Programs

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.

• Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance is available

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: 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. This position requires a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

This position is an onsite role, located in either Tucson, AZ or Huntsville, AL. 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.

Compensation & Benefits

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.

• 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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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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. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.