Program Obsolescence Lead

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Program Direct‑Support – Obsolescence Integrated Product Team (OIPT) Leader. This role requires driving the resolution of obsolescence issues while collaborating with design and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Active DoD Secret clearance is mandatory for this position, alongside excellent communication skills and project management expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in component obsolescence management.
• Experience in data collection and system impact analysis.
• Project-management experience related to schedules and costs.

Responsibilities

• Drive obsolescence issue resolution for multiple program phases.
• Develop proactive Obsolescence Management processes.
• Communicate mitigation status to program and customer leadership.

Skills

Component obsolescence management methodologies

Data analysis and presentation

Project management

Financial and contract management

Risk and opportunity analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Position: Program Direct‑Support – Obsolescence Integrated Product Team (OIPT) LeaderLocation: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)Role Type: Requires U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance.This role will drive obsolescence issue resolution for multiple program phases, interfacing with designers, contracts, supply chain, and program management.

Responsibilities

• Understand and/or generate a program statement of work (SOW) and other customer component application requirements.
• Develop and sustain a proactive Obsolescence Management process to deliver cost‑saving mitigation strategies and solutions.
• Drive resolution through lifetime buys, alternate part selection, redesign efforts, or other mitigation strategies, and facilitate contract negotiations, basis of estimates, and supplier statements of work.
• Interact with program and customer leadership regularly to communicate mitigation status.
• Conduct trade‑study analysis to identify cost‑effective obsolescence‑driven cut‑in points for proposed redesigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with proactive and reactive component obsolescence management methodologies.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and presentation of system impact of component obsolescence issues.
• Project‑management experience working with schedules, costs, and stakeholder integration throughout the obsolescence process.
• Financial and contract‑management experience with proposals, BOE, EVMs, SOWs, CLINs, and CDRLs.
• Experience with BOM development and management for developmental and production programs.
• Risk and opportunity business‑case analysis experience supporting sustainment vs redesign cut‑in decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to navigate multiple complex processes and tools.
• Understanding of technical theories and concepts as applied to electronic components and parts management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and hierarchy definitions.
• Knowledge of component failure modes by commodity, MIL drawings, standards, test specifications, QPLs, and QMLs.
• Knowledge of component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for military and aerospace flight applications.
• Knowledge of analog design, digital circuitry, and interfaces.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with Integrated Product Team members and customer interactions.
• Outstanding organizational, presentation, and technical skills; ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Willingness to support occasional travel.

Security Clearance

Active DoD Secret clearance required. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is mandatory. U.S. citizenship is required.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability or protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.