Program Operations Manager, Advanced Hypersonics

Date Posted:

2026-05-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 Advanced Hypersonics portfolio has an immediate need for a Program Operation Manager for a franchise sole source program moving from development to rapid fielding in the near future.

This position requires a highly skilled and competent operations leader with an understanding of program execution and leadership skills to engage across all functional organizations. This role will serve the primary interface between the Raytheon Program Office, Raytheon factories, and Customers responsible for communicating all Program manufacturing requirements and owning cost and schedule execution. Results will be accomplished through leading, influencing, and frequent briefing across all levels of the organization including internal leaders and external customers.

This role will lead the Manufacturing Operations organization which might include Manufacturing Development Engineers for Assembly and Test, Supplier Engineers, Manufacturing Sim & Capacity Modeling SMEs, and Production Control. This role also owns cost and schedule responsibility for all Operations NRE activities associated with production activities during the development phase. In addition, this role will directly interface with the Supply Chain Lead and partners closely with Test Equipment Engineering along with Quality and Contracts leadership to ensure compliant deliverables that meet all Customer contract and mission requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated skills across the program lifecycle including proposals, engineering and manufacturing development, and initial production along with planning for future sustainment activities. This position involves direct guidance and/or support to manufacturing activities and requires focused effort within or around several factory areas.

This job requires full-time onsite closed area support in Tucson with occasional travel to remote factories and supplier sites. The preferred candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week, travel domestically, and move between buildings and local facilities.

What You Will Do

• Own the Operations EAC and budget scope including execution of full contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) processes

• Communicate across programs sharing same-factory resources to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve schedule and/or cost conflicts

• Define clear operational schedules, priorities, and goals for each factory and key suppliers via Supply Chain partners

• Serve as the Manufacturing Operations lead for proposal development, ensuring costs and schedule challenges are understood by Operations leadership, Program leadership, and Customers

• Coordinate and develop operations gate reviews and execute proposed strategies to achieve a successful Transition to Production, primary focus on the RLPM Production Readiness Gate D (former IPDS Production Readiness Review Gate 10)

• Lead, collaborate, and influence quality and performance of Manufacturing Operations program deliverables, accountable for factory startup execution including manufacturing facilities, tooling, assembly & test planning, and factory test equipment

• Develop, scope, and budget for Raytheon’s New Product Introduction (NPI) framework alongside Engineering and Supply Chain

• Participate in strategic Program/Operations planning for current development and future production

• Support Operational Security (OPSEC) plan(s) execution and influence future security strategies affecting hardware deliveries

• Partner with Program Managers in strategic contract shaping & execution

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience

• Earned Value Management System certification or experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience with factory Test Equipment development and prove-in processes

• Understanding of core Raytheon Effector product technical details, understanding of manufacturing readiness assessments and levels

• Strong business finance acumen

• PRISM MBOM and Production Control experience, Industry 4.0, Lean Manufacturing, and factory automation experience, RLPM (formerly IPDS) Gate Review processes

• Make/Buy/Where experience and close collaboration with Supply Chain processes to ensure hardware availability ahead of need, experience with Proposal and Basis of Estimate development in a DoD environment

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 assistance is not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• 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.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) , 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:

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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