Date Posted:

2026-04-20

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD 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 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 Instrumentation Radars Program Manager within the Upper Tier Missile Defense (UTMD) product area. In this position you will be a key member of the program leadership team in managing overall program execution of the growing portfolio of instrumentation-class radar programs.

This position reports to the Development and Growth Director with a dotted line relationship to the Sustainment Director. There will be a strong focus on proposals and program startup as the Cobra King modernization effort kicks off its initial phase that will quickly expand to execution of redesign activities and return & repair actions necessary for the first program milestone. Additional Cobra King modernization phases are expected as are additional instrumentation sensors from the MDA customer. You will be working closely with functional team members, and other program managers across the portfolio, to position this program for successful captures, startup, and execution. You will have full P&L responsibility for the program and provide vision, strategic direction, and tactical guidance to the program team. You will own the customer relationship and ensure contractual and company requirements, deliverables, and reporting are met using approved business models and management tools.

This position is located onsite in Woburn, MA. Relocation is not available.

What You Will Do:

• Act as the face of the program and of the business to the customer and build intimacy through positive customer engagements, communication cadence, and collaboration.

• Execute daily PM cadence (battle rhythm) such as risk review boards, schedule performance management, customer reviews, IPT/CPT reviews, failure review boards, program management reviews (PMRs), staffing reviews, and decision reviews to achieve contract commitments.

• Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements, RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM), company and business policies and procedures.

• Directly support the program EAC and risk and opportunity process in accordance with specific financial goals and obligations.

• Meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned program(s) within contractual boundaries and company expectations.

• Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations (typically organized into integrated product teams (IPTs) and/or cross product teams (CPTs)) including but not limited to Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management, and administrative functions.

• Display strong communication, influence management, utilize succinct presentation skills, and comfortably interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.

• Prepare and manage all required product lifecycle artifacts, reviews, and gates.

• Coordinate customer program reviews, prepare for customer visits.

• Support contract proposal process to include bidding, gating, negotiation, contract definition, and start-up efforts.

• Conduct domestic and international travel as needed per the demand of the program.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 7 years experience

• Experience as a PM, Deputy PM, PI, IPT/CPT Lead, or CAM with a strong interest in Program Management.

• Prior experience supporting development, production, and/or sustainment programs, including balancing cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

• Experience with program management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity.

• Experience working with cross-function teams.

• An active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance prior to start.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working government programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external, including Industry Partners

• Experience with internationally deployed systems.

• Radar, Missile Defense, Naval Systems, or Intelligence Collection knowledge.

• Production or Sustainment program experience, with demonstrated ability to work with Operations and Supply Chain functions.

• Experience with the US government customer community interaction and contract negotiations.

• Experience with financial analysis and project management tools and operating within the RLPM framework.

• Working knowledge of Global Trade and Security requirements.

• Demonstrated program execution experience managing program staffing, assignments and resources.

• Experience developing and reviewing cost proposals and synthesizing Proposal Review and Contract Start-up packages for management review and approval.

• Raytheon Program Management certification at level 5, or ability to achieve within 6 months.

• Prior experience supporting development, production, and/or sustainment programs in the aerospace and defense industry.

• Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, and management.

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.

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Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

Relocation is not available for this role.

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. 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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