KC Tanker Programs Production & Sustainment Manager, Mission Aligned GPS Systems (HYBRID)

Collins Aerospace; El Segundo (CA); Hybride; USD 146 000 - 277 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Résumé du poste

Collins Aerospace Mission Systems in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Program Manager to lead MAGR-2K-M GPS receiver production and sustainment for the Boeing KC Tanker contracts. This hybrid role requires strong program management, EVMS, and cross‑functional leadership.

You will set strategy, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, and travel up to 25% to support domestic and international needs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Program management skills including managing cost and schedule, EVMS, risk & opportunity, bids, proposals, and/or business strategy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Lead production, sustainment and procurement efforts for MAGR-2K-M GPS receiver system and subcomponents.
• Set strategy, vision and direction for successful execution and on-time deliveries.
• Support bidding and proposal generation, and manage budgets, schedules, and metrics.
• Coordinate and lead production readiness and transition-to-production activities.
• Interface daily with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure timely hardware delivery.

Connaissances

Program management

EVMS

Cost control

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Formation

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Outils

MRP

ERP systems

EVMS tools

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Date Posted: 2026-10-29

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after 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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace Mission Systems (MiS) is seeking a Program Manager to manage production and sustainment efforts for the Boeing KC Tanker contracts within the Mission Critical Products (MCP) Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU). This role has high visibility to include executive leadership engagement; as this is one of the core products/programs that drive success all the way up to the Strategic Business Unit level.

This is a HYBRID role. The position may be based at any of the following locations: McKinney, TX; Cedar Rapids, IA; El Segundo, CA; Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the production, sustainment and procurement efforts for the MAGR-2K-M GPS receiver system and subcomponents within the MANTA/MAGS/MAGR-2K-M business area.
• Set strategy, vision and direction for successful execution focused on overall product affordability, product integrity, and on-time deliveries to enable near, mid, and long-term business growth.
• Support bidding and proposal generation efforts, and execution to contract requirements, including managing budgets, schedules, and technical performance metrics.
• Support MAGR-2K-M production line stand-up within the El Segundo Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CM)
• Lead daily production & depot repair execution activities including program tier meetings and cross-functional action management to maintain schedule and delivery performance.
• Coordinate and lead efforts to remove bottlenecks for production constraints related to test equipment, labor, process flow, and material availability.
• Oversee FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System) activities for MAGR-2K-M production hardware, driving timely containment, root‑cause assessment, and corrective action closure.
• Manage and report material health status, ensuring alignment with MRP, identifying shortages, and closing supply chain‑driven production risks.
• Interface daily with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth execution of factory activities and timely hardware delivery.
• Support production readiness planning and transition‑to‑production efforts for new configurations or capability upgrades.
• Work as the Program Manager to establish and manage financial baselines, ensuring alignment with program objectives and customer expectations
• Serve as the central hub to enable the Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and the functional team to execute effectively
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally for business and customer needs.

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
• Experience interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and/or cross-functional teams
• Program management skills including managing cost and schedule, Earned Value Management (EVMS), risk & opportunity, bids, proposals, and/or business strategy
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Raytheon Program Management Level 5 Certification or ability to obtain in one year
• Strong knowledge of hardware production and procurement
• Self-starter with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to build trust-based relationships with customers and internal teams to foster collaboration and drive program success
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, communication, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively to audience
• Knowledge of GPS products and end use

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional lifeand accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, Virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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.