Program Obsolescence Lead

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Parts Libraries and Obsolescence Department is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the Systems Obsolescence Manager (SOM)/ Program Obsolescence Lead (POL) role . This is a Program direct-support position and requires a technical understanding of piece part electronic components and their assembly level applications. This candidate will transition into a key leadership position in the supporting program Obsolescence Integrated Product Team and will drive issue resolution for situations involving obsolescence.

The selected candidate will perform and/or assist in the performance of Parts Engineering, Components Engineering or Applications Engineering tasks supporting programs in the Proposal, System Design Description, Production and Support phases. Position will require day-to-day interface with Designers, Contracts, Estimating, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other disciplines.

The candidates for this position can located anywhere within the continental U.S. This is a remote based position.

What You Will Do

• Understand and/or generate a program statement of work (SOW) and other defined customer component application requirements.

• Drive creation and management of obsolescence mitigation strategies, interfacing with, and influencing a broad number of functional groups such as: Design Engineering, Materials and Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, as well as Program Leadership. The POL may also interface with external groups such as customers, component manufacturers, brokers, and external Suppliers.

• Develop and/or sustain a proactive Obsolescence Management process to deliver cost saving obsolescence mitigation strategies and solutions.

• Drive resolution through support of lifetime buys, selections of alternate parts, redesign efforts or other mitigation strategies. Facilitate and support contract negotiations, basis of estimates, and supplier statements of work for proposal efforts.

• Brief multiple levels of program leadership for the purpose of building consensus regarding strategic decisions as well as providing executive level overviews of build limitations and risks.

• Interact with Program and customer leadership on a regular basis to communicate status of mitigation strategies, providing reports and presentations.

• Conduct trade study analyses to help identify cost effective obsolescence driven cut in points for proposed unit redesigns.

• Travel to Raytheon and customer locations (domestic and international) as needed, approximately 10-20%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant prior experience with any combination of the following:

  • Working knowledge of proactive and reactive component obsolescence management methodologies.

  • Data collection, analysis, and presentation skills to adequately discuss system impact of component obsolescence issues.

  • Experience with BOM (Bill of Material) development and management for developmental and production programs utilizing understanding of Obsolescence Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, and Subsystems Design to anticipate program needs, thus ensuring no breaks or delays in production.

  • Experience developing proposals / BOEs and Project Management skills interpreting SOWs, working with schedules, costs (EVMs), and integration of stakeholder needs throughout the obsolescence process to deliver CDRLs.

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other related science or engineering discipline.

• Understanding the full life cycle of a product including but not limited to Obsolescence Mitigation, Technical Design/Redesign, Production, Sustainment, End of Life, and End of Service.

• Ability to navigate multiple complex processes and tools. Understanding of the application of technical theories and concepts as they apply to electronic components and the parts management field.

• The ability to assess obsolescence risks in order of production and sustainment impact and mitigate in correct order of need.

• A great communicator that can assess multiple projects and prioritize based on key stakeholder and customer requirements.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

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