Terrain Following Radar Program Manger

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Program Manager for the Terrain Following Radar (TFR) portfolio to lead program strategy, execution, and new business development. This onsite role collaborates with US government customers and internal teams to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance meet mission requirements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in program management of defense software and systems, with experience using EVMS, IMP, IMS and R&O processes, and strong leadership to drive

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years experience.
• Experience leading software development, production, and/or sustainment programs.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management (CDRL support) and/or administrative functions

Responsibilities

• Accountability for profit and loss, program execution, and EAC inputs
• Set program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, support internal and external reviews with leadership and the customer(s)
• Coordinating and aligning interactions, dependencies, and transactions directly with the customer(s)
• Provide leadership and direction to a cross functional team
• Understand and represent customer needs to leadership
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with the customer counterparts
• Responsible for managing risk, opportunity, cost, quality and schedule performance
• Expected to support domestic travel as needed

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

EVMS

IMP

IMS

Risk & Opportunity Management

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-13

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC 2501 W University Dr WING C BLDG

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.

Raytheon is seeking a Program Manager for the Terrain Following Radar (TFR) portfolio. This is a highly visible program area within the Surveillance & Tactical Radars Solutions (STaRS) portfolio working directly with the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) other United States Government (USG) entities in all facets of the product lifecycle (production, sustainment and new development).

You will be expected to set strategy, vision and direction for successful execution of ongoing programs as well as delivering new business to the portfolio. The key tenets of the AEWRS portfolio include people-centric, customer-focused execution, product affordability, product integrity, and on-time deliveries.

This role is onsite located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Accountability for profit and loss, program execution, and EAC inputs
• Set program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, support internal and external reviews with leadership and the customer(s)
• Coordinating and aligning interactions, dependencies, and transactions directly with the customer(s)
• Provide leadership and direction to a cross functional team
• Understand and represent customer needs to leadership
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with the customer counterparts
• Responsible for managing risk, opportunity, cost, quality and schedule performance
• Expected to support domestic travel as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years experience
• Experience leading software development, production, and/or sustainment programs
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to, any combination of the following: Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management (CDRL support) and/or administrative functions

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program Management Level 4 or 5 Certification, or ability to obtain within one year
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes
• Proven success creating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers
• Experienced leader competencies, especially influential communications, strategic thinking, cultivating innovation, collaboration, developing talent, customer focus, and driving results
• Effective interpersonal skills especially in team building and customer relationships
• Strong communication, dedicated work ethic, a willingness to learn on the job, and a commitment to being an active participant in our team and customer focused culture
• Experience working with SOCOM on government programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external
• Oversight and monitoring of supplier performance; develop preventive and corrective actions as necessary

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

• Not Relocation Eligible — Relocation assistance not available

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

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.

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.