ESSM Licensed Production Program Manager

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentive programs

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX in the United States is seeking a Senior Program Manager to direct licensed production for ESSM programs, lead international WIC development, and drive capture efforts across development and production. You will oversee program performance, manage risks, and foster strong relationships with global customers and partners.

The role requires extensive experience in program management, cost/schedule control, and cross-functional leadership within an international defense context.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience, or an Advanced Degree with relevant experience.
• Experience in program or project management overseeing cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Direct execution of licensed production for Block 1 sustainment and sparing activities, production support, and Block 2.
• Lead international ESSM WIC development programs to expand platforms for ESSM FMS and DCS sales.
• Lead proposal, negotiating, and capture efforts for ESSM licensed production across development and production.
• Oversee program performance, ensuring contractual obligations, cost targets and delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain relationships with international customers and partners to align on objectives and drive satisfaction.
• Manage risk identification and mitigation to ensure program stability and success.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

EVMS

ITAR compliance

Licensing processes

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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.

Will You Will Do:

• Direct execution of licensed production for Block 1 sustainment and sparing activities, production support, and Block 2.
• Lead international ESSM weapons interface controller (WIC) development programs designed to expand integrated platforms to grow ESSM FMS and DCS sales.
• Lead proposal, negotiating, and capture efforts for all future ESSM licensed production business to include both development programs and production efforts.
• Oversee program performance, ensuring all contractual obligations, cost targets, and delivery schedules are met.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with international customers and partners to align on program objectives and drive customer satisfaction.
• Manage risk identification and mitigation strategies to ensure program stability and success.
• Manage a distributed team, including at multiple Raytheon facilities and in foreign countries, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, operations, engineering, contracts, and finance, to achieve program goals.
• Drive business growth through the development and delivery of innovative solutions and services.
• Develop and execute against short and long-term business strategies for ESSM in Japan and other international licensed production.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the program team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Report directly to the Director, ESSM Production, with significant decision-making authority for program direction and execution while managing Licensed Production PM (P5) and in-country Japan Liaison (P5) Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience
• Experience in program or project management, including oversight of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.
• Business acumen to proactively identify and resolve issues efficiently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance business initiatives.
• Prior experience with driving influence to align stakeholders across functions, levels, and cultures to drive decisions, remove barriers, and achieve business objectives.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Level 3 Program Management certification or ability to obtain certification within one year.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial metrics, including forecasting and managing financials.
• Familiarity with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and commercial licensing processes.
• Drives affordability and continuous improvement using CORE.
• CORE-Champion Certified or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience with domestic and international shipping processes.
• Leadership experience utilizing Lean or Agile methodologies in a production environment.
• Experience in identifying and implementing innovative solutions to technical challenges in production environments.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation – NOT AVAILABLE

Relocation assistance is NOT available.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD.

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.