Senior Director, Advanced Materials Programs

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance is available

Job summary

RTX is seeking a technically strong Program/Capture Manager, Associate Director for Advanced Materials at onsite locations including Tucson, AZ. You will lead capture and execution of advanced materials programs, shaping opportunities with DARPA, AFRL, ONR, and managing cross-functional teams across proposals and contracts.

You will mentor staff, coordinate IRAD investments, manage budgets, and represent RTX at conferences, travel as needed to support customers and program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with extensive experience in chemical or materials engineering.
• Experience in capture management and technology development programs.
• Proven track record in leading advanced materials RD&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to address customer technology needs and gaps.
• Head cross-functional teams to create white papers and winning proposals.
• Direct program teams for successful execution of tech-focused contracts.
• Build trusted relationships with customers, industry partners, and government bodies.
• Steer internal IRAD and capital projects to strengthen opportunities.
• Support AMTT Director with strategy, budgets, and reporting.
• Mentor staff across functions to foster innovation and performance.
• Maintain RTX presence at technical conferences and travel as needed.

Skills

Capture management

Program management

Proposal development

Team leadership

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

PhD in Engineering/Materials/Related

Job description

RTX is seeking a technically strong Program/Capture Manager, Associate Director for Advanced Materials at onsite locations including Tucson, AZ. You will lead capture and execution of advanced materials programs, shaping opportunities with DARPA, AFRL, ONR, and managing cross-functional teams across proposals and contracts.

You will mentor staff, coordinate IRAD investments, manage budgets, and represent RTX at conferences, travel as needed to support customers and program objectives.