Program Operations Principal Specialist

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in McKinney, TX is seeking a Program Operations Engineer to lead front-end business management, BOM control, and cost/schedule management for development contracts in ASD. You will coordinate with program management, factories, and supply chain to deliver cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a university degree with 3–5+ years in operations or PM, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Onsite work is expected with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent with 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in operations, manufacturing, or program/project management is essential.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-end business management to establish key deliverables.
• Manage bill of materials, requirements, and control account management.
• Collaborate with program management and factories to support schedules and cost targets.
• Validate drawings and ensure BOM accuracy and line of balance.
• Develop risk/opportunity plans and write Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Support quick-turn proposals and liaise across functions.

Skills

Operations management

Communication

Cost/schedule control

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Basis of Estimates (BOE)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP/ERP/MRP

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-08-31

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Advanced Technologies (AT) is seeking a highly motivated Program Operations Engineer responsible for the overall execution of development type contracts supporting multiple programs in the Airborne Spectrum Dominance (ASD) business area. The selected individual will work closely with Program Management, multiple factories, and supply chain to help build and deliver cutting edge technology in a fast-paced environment.

This position will involve capital, IRAD, and manufacturing key technologies while focusing heavily on strategies to transfer follow‑on business to various Raytheon business units. Further responsibilities include developing and communicating strategy and tactics to reduce cost, improve quality, increase performance and reliability, and improve overall competitiveness of the product(s).

This role acts as the liaison between manufacturing and the program office. It requires daily interface and communication with factory and program management to cover control account management, operations status, issues, risks, and opportunities.

What You Will Do:

• Front End of the Business management to help establish key deliverables
• Bill of Material and requirements management
• Control Account Management: cost, schedule quality
• Working with program and factory Engineering to establish a Bill of Material and build plan
• Validating drawings are released to support procurement and build schedules
• Ensuring Bill of Material is accurate, and Line of Balance supports program schedule
• Collaborating in a matrixed environment to help “shape” technical requirements
• Factory interface to understand build, test, equipment and facilities requirements
• Coordinating factory readiness reviews with process Engineering and factory personnel
• Leading collaborative efforts to identify and convert needs into solutions
• Communicating clearly and removing barriers to execution
• Maintain collaborative and responsive relationships within the product line and with functional support organizations
• Developing and executing risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives
• Writing Basis of Estimates (BOE’s)
• Supporting and managing quick-turn proposals

Ability to travel

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 in Operations, Manufacturing, or Program/Project Management
• Experience with SAP/ERP/MRP and/or Factory Operating Systems
• Experience in development, production, and/or life cycle sustainment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• EVMS training and/or Certification
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to proactively identify and execute opportunities for process improvement and cost/schedule reduction
• Demonstrate initiative, perseverance and creativity in problem solving
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Work, PowerPoint
• Experience with RF components, subassemblies, and architectures
• Experience optimizing manufacturing process flows
• Demonstrated success transitioning product from development to production
• Experience implementing continuous improvement, Six Sigma or Lean methodologies/principals
• Earned Value Management (EVM) certified
• Control Account Management (CAM)
• IPDS Gate Review Process (Proposal through Closeout)

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.

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.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available.

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

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.

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.