Senior Program Manager

RTX; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision, life coverage

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead advanced development programs and IRAD for an emerging technology portfolio within the Advanced EW product line. You will manage cost, schedule and technical performance, and coordinate cross-functional teams onsite in Goleta.

The role requires a Secret clearance and US citizenship, with travel of 10–25% and potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree with minimum 7 years experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and guide cross-functional technical teams to meet customer goals.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and external customers.
• IMS and EVMS implementation and execution to meet EAC requirements.
• Travel 10-25% between Raytheon sites and customer locations.

Skills

Program management

Systems engineering

IRAD experience

DoD program experience

Security clearance: Secret

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

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.

The Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) product line within the Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit is seeking a Senior Program Manager with a background leading advanced development programs and IRAD for an emerging technology portfolio. These programs represent significant growth within the Advanced EW portfolio with potential of $150M+ over the next 5 years and technology transfer into production mission areas. You will lead cross-functional and manage cost, schedule, and technical performance. This role is onsite located in Goleta, California.

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.

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.

What You Will Do

• Monitor, interact, and course correct highly skilled technical teams to support customer goals.
• Display strong communication and presentation skills with both leadership and external customers.
• IMS and EVMS implementation and execution, to include meeting EAC requirements.
• Must be able to travel between Raytheon sites and visit customer locations in support of business execution and growth requirements. Travel between 10-25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Program management, systems engineering, or related military experience
• Experience leading systems development and/or engineering design
• Experience with IMS and EVMS, and/or managing cost and schedules
• Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance and program access after start

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Science, Engineering, or Mathematics with related technical experience
• Strong understanding of novel signal processing approaches
• Proven track record of supporting capture efforts and successfully executing programs for DARPA, DoD Services' laboratories and Program Offices 5+ years experience successfully managing technology development programs and IRAD
• Experience leading new business capture activities and winning new business in a competitive environment
• Electronic Support and Electronic Attack technique experience to include traditional and adaptive approaches
• Strong experience with Advanced Programs
• Active Top Secret and SCI clearance

What We Offer

• The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 USD.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Location Info: Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location

Additional Info: Advanced Technology | Raytheon

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.

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.