Land Warfare and Air Defense Program Operations Development Lead

Date Posted: 2026-01-08

Country: United States of America

Location: MA101: Andover MA, 350 Lowell St, Essex, Andover, MA 01810 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance Requirements

• DoD Clearance: Secret
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

About Raytheon

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.

About the Role

Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD) has an immediate need for a Land Warfare and Air Defense Program Operations Development Lead for programs in Andover, Massachusetts. This position will provide professionals with opportunities to grow their skills in operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership.

This individual will be responsible for coordinating with the Patriot Product Line (PPL), Manufacturing Work Centers, and other Functional Partners to ensure successful on time integration of the development material and labor efforts necessary to support manufacturing and contract schedules. Successful candidate will be a key member of a team responsible for ensuring that development hardware deliverables are produced on-time and on-budget. He/she will liaise between the manufacturing work centers and other IPT functions including Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to align production plan execution efforts and to both identify and resolve constraints as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination and execution of development material schedules for Patriot Missile with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other functional areas
• Identify manufacturing constraints as early as possible and cooperate with other functions to minimize cost and schedule impact to production
• Organize and lead the POM team in execution of application tests and other variances
• Utilize Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) to identify gaps and drive improvement into execution

Required Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience with business systems such as SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) and/or Kinaxis Rapid Response
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing process experience, especially as a manufacturing engineer or supervisor
• Previous project management or leadership experience involving cooperation with cross-functional teams and proven results
• CORE/Six Sigma experience, especially leading teams on cost reduction initiatives or manufacturing cycle time reductions
• Solid interpersonal skills to manage tasks that bridge operations, production control, engineering, supply chain, and customer relations
• EVMS L2 Certification or ability to earn
• Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Knowledge of IPDS (Integrated Product Development System), and ability to create and manage a complex IMS using Microsoft Project

Work Arrangement

• 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.
• Applicant must be located in Andover, MA or willing to relocate
• There is NO relocation assistance for this role
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $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.

Benefits

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
• 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.

Incentive Compensation

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.

Application Timeline

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.

Additional Information

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.

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

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.