Coyote Production Expansion Lead

Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M07 ~ 3292 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M07 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: DoD Clearance: Secret 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 is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as the Coyote Production Expansion Lead, responsible for establishing, maturing, and managing all Counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) production scope at the MCAAP facility. This role is accountable for bringing Coyote Block 2C and Coyote Block 2C+RM effectors into production at MCAAP and managing their ongoing execution. In addition, the role will lead evaluation and planning for Coyote Launcher production capacity expansion, both at MCAAP and alternative sites as required. This position requires close partnership with integrated product teams, functional organizations, and the Coyote and LIDS Program Office to ensure successful production activation and long‑term performance aligned with program cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

What You Will Do

• Lead the activation and transition of production capability for Coyote Block 2C and Block 2C+RM at MCAAP, including readiness activities, qualification, staffing, tooling, test capability, and process establishment.
• Develop and manage transition schedules, readiness metrics, risk registers, and cross-functional execution plans to support timely production start.
• Oversee initial build phases, process validation, and rate‑ramp activities to achieve steady-state production.
• Once active, manage ongoing MCAAP‑based production for Coyote Block 2C and Block 2C+RM, ensuring throughput, quality, staffing, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the program’s primary production point of contact for all MCAAP C‑UAS effector manufacturing.
• Evaluate current Coyote Launcher production capacity to determine constraints, capability gaps, and opportunities for increased throughput.
• Assess feasibility of expanding launcher production at MCAAP, including facility requirements, capital needs, workforce considerations, and infrastructure suitability.
• Develop roadmap recommendations for launcher production expansion, including cost and schedule implications.
• Align launcher capacity planning with effector production demand to maintain complete C‑UAS system delivery readiness.
• Support required program management cadence—including risk reviews, customer engagements, IPT/CPT meetings, PMRs, and action-item tracking—in alignment with Raytheon PM processes and IPDS documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing/Operations, and related functions.
• Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule objectives on a program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

We Prefer

• Experience developing or reviewing cost proposals and IPDS Gate packages.
• Raytheon Program Management certification (Level 6 or 5) or ability to achieve it within 6 months.
• Prior experience supporting development, production, or sustainment programs within aerospace and defense.
• Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, and management.
• Proficiency with PMX tool suite or similar program management systems.

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

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ. 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.
• 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.

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.

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