Senior Manager, Photonics & EO/IR Strategy (Hybrid)

RTX; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Manager to lead strategy, capture, and development of photonics, EO/IR, and ISR systems. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, oversee multi‑million-dollar portfolios, and drive transition of photonic components from R&D to fielded defense products.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years of experience in photonics/R&D, proven revenue growth, and a strong track record engaging DoD and IC customers. This role emphasizes executive leadership and strategic program execution.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD SECRET clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• PhD in Physics, Photonics, Optical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline required.
• 20+ years in photonics/EO/IR or defense R&D with leadership experience.
• Proven track record growing a technical business area to at least $10M annual revenue.
• Experience transitioning photonic/EO/IR tech from R&D to manufacturing/production.
• Experience delivering briefings to senior DoD/IC leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Photonics & EO/IR portfolio strategy and enterprise-level execution.
• Oversee teams in photonics, EO/IR sensing, quantum sensing, remote sensing, and navigation tech.
• Drive capture strategies, proposals, and customer engagement across DoD and IC partners.
• Manage revenue forecasting, manpower planning, and portfolio profitability.
• Oversee technology transition from R&D to manufacturing and program integration.
• Build senior relationships with defense primes, government labs, and partners.
• Lead Principal Investigators and scientists; supervise staff across the enterprise.
• Oversee contract execution, program performance, and reporting standards.

Skills

Citizenship

Security clearance

Leadership

Program management

Business development

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Manager to lead strategy, capture, and development of photonics, EO/IR, and ISR systems. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, oversee multi‑million-dollar portfolios, and drive transition of photonic components from R&D to fielded defense products.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years of experience in photonics/R&D, proven revenue growth, and a strong track record engaging DoD and IC customers. This role emphasizes executive leadership and strategic program execution.