Program Director, Electronic Warfare Systems

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 389,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Director for Electronic Warfare Systems responsible for all aspects of program performance, customer engagement, financial execution, and product line growth. The role interfaces with U.S.

Military Services, primes, and foreign ministries, and requires coordination across engineering, operations, and security functions. This onsite position in Goleta, CA (preferred) or El Segundo, CA, or Fort Wayne, IN, demands an active Secret clearance and significant program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 12+ years of related experience, or advanced degree with 12+ years experience.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance using standard PM tools (EVMS/IMS/IMP).
• DoD and/or international contracting experience such as FMS/DCS.
• Active and transferable Secret security clearance required before start; ability to obtain program access after start.
• Security clearance required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for executing a complex portfolio of contracts meeting cost, schedule, technical and customer objectives.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams and cross-functional leads across Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Operations, and Security.
• Mentor team members and promote disciplined program management.
• Develop product line growth strategies and pursue follow-on business.
• Manage supply base to improve quality and on-time deliveries.
• Drive capture, proposal development, negotiations, and contract awards (FMS/DCS).
• Interface with customers to build strong partnerships and manage government and international relationships.
• Oversee profit and loss, AOP, EACs, and scope control.
• Implement risk and opportunity processes to drive performance.
• Communicate clearly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Travel domestically (minimal international).

Skills

Program management

Contract management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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.

The Program Director

leads all aspects of program performance, customer engagement, financial execution, and product line growth within Electronic Warfare Systems. This role interfaces with U.S. Military Services, major defense primes, and foreign military organizations/Ministries of Defense. Responsibilities include full lifecycle program oversight, leadership of capture and proposal activities, and excellence across engineering, operations, supply chain, and mission support.

This role is onsite and located in Goleta, CA (preferred); El Segundo, CA; or Fort Wayne, IN.

What You Will Do

• Accountable for the execution of a complex portfolio of contracts with strict adherence to cost, schedule, technical, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams and Functional leads from multiple organizations including Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Operations, and Security
• Serve as a mentor to a growing team; with increasingly complex program priorities. Promote disciplines program management rigor.
• Develop product line growth strategies and follow‑on business development
• Manage the supply base, improving quality and on-time deliveries
• Drive capture strategy, proposal development, negotiations, and contract award activities (FMS/DCS included).
• Interface with the customer community, responsible for creating strong partnerships to meet critical customer needs.Manage relationships with U.S. Services, international defense partners, and defense primes.
• Manage profit and loss, AOP development and execution, program Estimate at Completions (EACs), and scope control.
• Implement and manage a robust risk and opportunity process use it to drive performance predictability.
• Resolve conflicts and barriers, manage interdependencies, implement gates and major reviews with the customer.
• Provide clear communication to senior leadership, customers, and cross‑functional teams
• Some travel will be required (mostly Domestic, minimal International)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes.
• DoD and/or international contracting experience such as FMS/DCS.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree with a concentration in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Strong understanding of Electronic Warfare systems and CONOPS.
• 5 years minimum program management experience leading Production or Transition to Production Programs
• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers
• Experience working with Air Force, Navy, MDA, or other US customers on government programs
• Previous experience supporting programs in a classified environment, with demonstrated knowledge of security practices and processes
• Experience managing international contracts
• Program Management Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain within one year

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
• Not relocation eligible - This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

Location Info

• Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location
• El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location
• Indiana: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-indiana-location

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 204,800 USD - 389,200 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.

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.