Principal Project Engineer: Offensive Systems Engineering (OSE) Program Manager (Onsite)

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Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 205,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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

Employee Scholar Program

parental leave

paid time off

holidays

incentive compensation programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to support a dynamic portfolio within the Offensive Systems Engineering (OSE) organization based in Tucson, Arizona. You will coordinate program activities with engineering, contracts, finance, supply chain, and security teams to ensure technical, cost, and schedule objectives are met.

This role requires active U.S. government SECRET/SSBI clearances, DoD procurement familiarity, and strong written and verbal communication skills to present to

Qualifications

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
Experience supporting IRAD and/or CRAD efforts, including planning, execution tracking, or reporting.
Experience with program lifecycle management, including cost, schedule, and technical baseline development.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Active US Top Secret Security Clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
Familiarity with emerging aerospace and defense technologies (weapons effects, sensing, autonomy, advanced materials, AI/ML, etc.).
Understanding of DoD procurement processes and working with government customers.
PM Level 7 certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Experience working across multiple RTX sites or distributed teams.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to technical audiences and leadership.

Responsibilities

Support the execution programs by monitoring progress, identifying issues, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to maintain cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Develop, maintain, and track program plans, milestones, budgets, and resource needs in alignment with established objectives.
Facilitate communication between technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring clear visibility of status, risks, and opportunities.
Participate in risk and opportunity management activities, including identification, documentation, and tracking of mitigation actions.
Prepare and deliver program metrics, presentations, and status updates for monthly reports and internal reviews.
Ensure adherence to RTX program management processes, policies, and applicable contractual requirements.
Collaborate with peer program teams across the portfolio to support resource planning, knowledge sharing, and process improvement.

Skills

Program management

Security clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Planning & tracking

Education

STEM degree

8+ years engineering experience

Tools

DoD procurement processes

Project lifecycle management

Job description

Position Details

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808 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

About RTX

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. At Raytheon, our mission is rooted in innovation, values, and a higher purpose – to protect our nation and allies while advancing global security. With over a century of engineering expertise, we solve the toughest challenges to create a safer, more secure world. RTX Corporation is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to support a dynamic portfolio of advanced technology efforts within the Offensive Systems Engineering (OSE) organization. This role will contribute to successful execution Contract Research and Development (CRAD) programs by coordinating program activities, supporting planning and reporting, and ensuring alignment with defined technical, cost, and schedule objectives. The candidate will work closely with engineering, contracts, finance, supply chain, and security partners to drive disciplined program execution. This position is onsite based in Tucson, Arizona.

What You Will Do

Support the execution programs by monitoring progress, identifying issues, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to maintain cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Develop, maintain, and track program plans, milestones, budgets, and resource needs in alignment with established objectives.
Facilitate communication between technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring clear visibility of status, risks, and opportunities.
Participate in risk and opportunity management activities, including identification, documentation, and tracking of mitigation actions.
Prepare and deliver program metrics, presentations, and status updates for monthly reports and internal reviews.
Ensure adherence to RTX program management processes, policies, and applicable contractual requirements.
Collaborate with peer program teams across the portfolio to support resource planning, knowledge sharing, and process improvement.

Qualifications

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
Experience supporting IRAD and/or CRAD efforts, including planning, execution tracking, or reporting.
Experience with program lifecycle management, including cost, schedule, and technical baseline development.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Active US Top Secret Security Clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
Familiarity with emerging aerospace and defense technologies (weapons effects, sensing, autonomy, advanced materials, AI/ML, etc.).
Understanding of DoD procurement processes and working with government customers.
PM Level 7 certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Experience working across multiple RTX sites or distributed teams.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to technical audiences and leadership.

What We Offer

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
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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. The 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.