Program Operations Manager - EWS

Raytheon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an Operations professional to own and lead the operations process for development contracts and manufacturing programs. You will drive accountability for cost, schedule, and quality while coordinating with Program Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure on-time delivery and first-time quality.

The role requires a university degree or equivalent experience, plus 2+ years in manufacturing, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the operations process for development contracts and manufacturing programs.
• Drive cost, schedule, and quality accountability across operations.
• Coordinate program schedules with PM, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, and Engineering to ensure on-time delivery and first-time quality.
• Develop and execute Manufacturing Plans aligning business needs with factory capabilities.
• Implement cost-reduction initiatives for recurring efforts and new opportunities.
• Lead operations proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates.

Skills

Operations management

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

PRISM/CMES

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-01

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Own and Lead the operations process (i.e., Operations support for development contracts, Risk/Opportunity Management, MRP Health, hardware tracking/status, factory support, contract close-out within the Electronic Warfare portfolio
• Drive accountability for operations cost, schedule, and quality
• Manage the coordination and execution of program schedules with Program Management, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Engineering, and other functional areas to support on-time delivery (OTD) and first-time quality
• Develop and execute Manufacturing Plans that align business/customer needs with our factories’ capabilities.
• Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities
• Manage, develop, and lead operations proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates that align with program strategies.
• Interfaces with customers to understand needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service.
• Coordinate & develop operations requirements for gate reviews & execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production.
• Implement and drive process improvements that result in a healthy value chain for development and production programs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Experience with RF Components, RF Subassemblies, and RF Subsystems.
• Earned Value Certification with Control/Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES.

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.

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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

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