Senior Program Manager, Defense Tech (IRAD/CRAD)

RTX; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to support a dynamic portfolio of advanced technology efforts within the Offensive Systems Engineering (OSE) organization. This role coordinates CRAD/IRAD programs and aligns technical, cost, and schedule objectives with engineering, contracts, finance, supply chain, and security partners to drive disciplined program execution.

The position is onsite in Tucson.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Experience supporting IRAD and/or CRAD efforts, including planning, execution tracking, or reporting.
• Experience with program lifecycle management, including cost, schedule, and technical baseline development.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government–issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution programs by monitoring progress, identifying issues, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to maintain cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Develop, maintain, and track program plans, milestones, budgets, and resource needs in alignment with established objectives.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring clear visibility of status, risks, and opportunities.
• Participate in risk and opportunity management activities, including identification, documentation, and tracking of mitigation actions.
• Prepare and deliver program metrics, presentations, and status updates for monthly reports and internal reviews.
• Ensure adherence to RTX program management processes, policies, and applicable contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with peer program teams across the portfolio to support resource planning, knowledge sharing, and process improvement.

Skills

Engineering Experience

IRAD/CRAD Experience

Program Management

Security Clearance

Education

STEM degree

Job description

RTX Corporation in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to support a dynamic portfolio of advanced technology efforts within the Offensive Systems Engineering (OSE) organization. This role coordinates CRAD/IRAD programs and aligns technical, cost, and schedule objectives with engineering, contracts, finance, supply chain, and security partners to drive disciplined program execution.

The position is onsite in Tucson.