Program Director, Electronic Warfare Systems

Date Posted: 2026-11-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01 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.

Program Director

The Program Director leads all aspects of program performance, customer engagement, financial execution, and product line growth within Electronic Warfare Systems. This role interfaces with U.S. Military Services, major defense primes, and foreign military organizations/Ministries of Defense. Responsibilities include full lifecycle program oversight, leadership of capture and proposal activities, and excellence across engineering, operations, supply chain, and mission support. This role is onsite and located in Goleta, CA (preferred); El Segundo, CA; or Fort Wayne, IN.

What You Will Do

Accountable for the execution of a complex portfolio of contracts with strict adherence to cost, schedule, technical, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Lead Integrated Product Teams and Functional leads from multiple organizations including Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Operations, and Security. Serve as a mentor to a growing team; with increasingly complex program priorities.

Promote disciplines program management rigor. Develop product line growth strategies and follow‑on business development. Manage the supply base, improving quality and on‑time deliveries.

Drive capture strategy, proposal development, negotiations, and contract award activities (FMS/DCS included). Interface with the customer community, responsible for creating strong partnerships to meet critical customer needs.

Manage relationships with U.S. Services, international defense partners, and defense primes.

Manage profit and loss, AOP development and execution, program Estimate at Completions (EACs), and scope control.

Implement and manage a robust risk and opportunity process using it to drive performance predictability.

Resolve conflicts and barriers, manage interdependencies, implement gates and major reviews with the customer.

Provide clear communication to senior leadership, customers, and cross‑functional teams. Some travel will be required (mostly Domestic, minimal International).

Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience.

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.

DoD and/or international contracting experience such as FMS/DCS.

Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start.

We Prefer Advanced Degree with a concentration in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

Strong understanding of Electronic Warfare systems and CONOPS.

5 years minimum program management experience leading Production or Transition to Production Programs.

Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers.

Experience working with Air Force, Navy, MDA, or other US customers on government programs.

Previous experience supporting programs in a classified environment, with demonstrated knowledge of security practices and processes.

Experience managing international contracts.

Program Management Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain within one year.

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.

Not relocation eligible - This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

This position requires a security clearance.

The salary range for this role is 204,800 USD - 389,200 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.

Location Info

Goleta, CA:

El Segundo, CA:

Indiana:

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.