Technical Director RVS Tactical PL (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite work

Security clearance support

Job summary

RTX Goleta, CA location seeks a senior technical leader in Advanced Products & Solutions to oversee mission-area technical strategies and investment plans. You will develop roadmaps, collaborate with Raytheon/RTX leaders, customers and suppliers to address complex EO/IR system challenges.

The role requires a STEM degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, active Secret security clearance, and strong background in imaging hardware and software development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) with 12+ years of experience.
• Experience with government and industry funding sources.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance is required before start.
• Strong understanding of infrared imaging technologies and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to develop mission-area roadmaps and strategies.
• Collaborate with RTX leadership, customers, and suppliers to solve complex problems.
• Lead development of technology discriminators and investment priorities.

Skills

Security clearance

Imaging hardware

Infrared detectors

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

EO/IR modeling tools

Imaging software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon’s Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) strategic business unit (SBU) is a product focused, merchant-supplier business that leverages scale and technology commonality to provide leading-edge, reliable, and cost-competitive products in both the high- and low-end segments. APS supplies mission equipment directly to original equipment manufacturers and government entities for integration on larger systems.

What You Will Do

Provide technical oversight to the Mission Areas to develop technical strategies generally Gate - 1 to 4. Be responsible for the technical investment strategy. Compile/maintain Mission Area technical roadmaps to support the business. Ensure technology and development efforts meet business and customer needs. Address the toughest technical challenges and solve complex problems across all business and functional domains. Collaborate with top Raytheon & RTX leaders, customers, suppliers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with program capture, government, and industry funding sources.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Qualifications We Prefer Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of industry technologies and capabilities in infrared and night vision detectors, cameras, and systems.
• Modeling and analysis of EO/IR systems and related applications and phenomenology’s.
• Leads development of specific technology discriminators and capabilities that span program and business avenues for all efforts within the RVS Tactical Mission Area.
• Experience shaping customer approaches to solve mission needs.
• Experience leading the development and maintenance of RVS Tactical Engineering technology roadmaps.
• Experience leading the investment strategy and tech priorities applicable to Mission Area.
• Experience working with the CE’s to identify/resolve top priority program technical issues.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical leads and IPTs.
• Direct experience with imaging hardware, software and applications.

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. Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available. 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. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), 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

Location

Goleta, CA: Raytheon Goleta, CA Location We Are RTX #LI-Onsite #LI-HS30

Salary

The salary range for this role is 172,900 USD - 328,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Benefits

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.

• 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
• holidays
• 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.

EEO Statement

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.

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.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.