Principal Specialist, Materials Planning, SIOP

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; 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

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Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Specialist, Materials Planning, SIOP for an on-site role in Tucson, AZ. You will manage Bills of Materials, advance age-dated material management, and align with factory teams to drive action plans.

The role requires 5+ years in planning or related fields and experience with MRP/ERP systems, with the ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance. Strong communication with suppliers and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, scheduling, production control or supply chain.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret security clearance prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Develop Bills of Material for assemblies in multiple production factories.
• Advanced knowledge in age-dated material management.
• Support analysis of material consumption and production transitions.
• Develop and implement new processes or standards affecting functional results.
• Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals.
• Coordinate interdependent activities with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Program, Quality and Engineering.
• Participate in CORE projects to improve processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve supply problems.

Skills

MRP/ERP

Lean manufacturing

Factory communication

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

Position Role Type: Onsit

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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 candidate for the Principal Specialist, Materials Planning, SIOP role. The successful candidate will operate in multiple shop floor control and Material Requirement Planning (MRP) related systems to ensure alignment between material position and production schedule.

What You Will Do:

• Develop Bills of Material for assemblies in multiple production factories
• Advanced knowledge in age-dated material management
• Support analysis of material consumption, new product transition to production efforts and align communication with the factory team to drive action plans
• Develop and implement new processes or standards that will have an impact on the achievement of functional results
• Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals
• Coordinate interdependent activities with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Program personnel, Quality and Engineering
• Participate in CORE projects to improve existing processes and accomplish continuous improvement
• Coordinate with supplier to resolve supply problems

This position is an on-site role in Tucson, AZ.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience to include planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or experience with other production driven environments .
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean or six sigma project implementations.
• Experience with Age Dated/Shelf-life Materials
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).

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.

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.

Clearance Information

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

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employ