Program Manager, Advanced Electronic Warfare

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 118,300 - 224,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an experienced Program Manager in Goleta, California, to lead an advanced technology portfolio. This role involves overseeing cost and technical performance, ensuring the success of programs valued at over $20 million.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, systems engineering, and extensive experience leading teams, with an emphasis on successful execution in a military or defense context. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in program management or systems engineering.
• Active Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance required.
• Experience with leading technology development programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and course-correct technical teams to meet customer goals.
• Implement IMS and EVMS, ensuring EAC requirements are met.
• Lead program management overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

IMS and EVMS

Technical performance oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead and provide direct oversight of cost, schedule, and technical performance for an emerging technology portfolio valued at more than $20million per year within the Advanced Electronic Warfare product line.

Location

Goleta, California (onsite)

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interact with, and course‑correct highly skilled technical teams to support customer goals.
• Display strong communication and presentation skills with leadership and external customers.
• Implement and execute IMS and EVMS, including meeting EAC requirements.
• Travel between Raytheon sites and customer locations 10‑20% of the time.
• Lead program management, including cost, schedule and technical performance oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 8years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5years.
• Experience in program management, systems engineering, or related military experience.
• Experience leading systems development and/or engineering design.
• Experience with IMS and EVMS or managing cost and schedules.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start.
• Preferred: Science, Engineering, or Mathematics degree with related technical experience.
• Strong understanding of novel signal‑processing approaches.
• Proven track record of supporting capture efforts and successfully executing programs for DARPA, DoD, and associated laboratory and program offices.
• 3+years of experience managing technology development programs and IRAD.
• Experience leading new business capture activities and winning new business in a competitive environment.
• Experience with Electronic Support and Electronic Attack techniques (traditional and adaptive).
• Active Top Secret and SCI clearance – preferred.

Benefits

Salary range: $118,300 – $224,900. Relocation assistance is available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, and various incentive compensation programs.

EEO Statement

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, 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 applicable statutes.