Loitering Munitions Director

Date Posted: 2026-02-09
Country: United States of America
Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09
Position Role Type: Onsite
Salary Range: $186,200 USD - $353,800 USD

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: Top Secret
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the role of the Loitering Munitions Director. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Precision Fires and Maneuvers and is responsible for leading all aspects of program execution and growth for Loitering Munitions and Launched Effects. The family consists of Loitering Munitions and Launched Effects programs to provide the warfighter with multiple types of capabilities to include lethal, EO/IR, RF, and Communications Relays. You will lead a team of professionals and work closely with Program management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Contracts teams. This role is complex, with responsibilities spanning multiple types of contracts, products and strategic growth areas. You will lead the development of capability roadmaps driven by US and International evolving needs and ensure alignment with the Launched Effects Family of Systems product and development roadmaps. You will also serve as primary lead for tactical new business pursuits with the Requirements & Capabilities Team, Engineering, Legal, Supply Chain, Contracts and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Full profit and loss responsibilities and growth for the loitering munitions and launched effects portfolio including contractual, financial, technical, and schedule requirements
• Drive execution while meeting strategic objectives
• Develop, inform and achieve AOP and LRP goals and objectives
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, strategy development, internal and external program reviews, and program development through direct customer engagement, proposal preparation, supplier management, program management status reporting, and generation of work authorizations (IOTs), statements of work (SOWs), and specifications
• Serve as the primary interface with multiple customers to develop and influence program priorities, execution and funding strategies
• Collaborate with financial planning to ensure top-level master phasing and the integrated master schedules meet program strategies, objectives and milestones
• Lead organizational capture and startup activities for follow on development and production efforts
• Lead internal reviews and executive briefings pertaining to all pursuits to include Gates, EACs, contract proposals, negotiations and definitization efforts
• Manage RLPM process for assigned programs
• Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to, any combination of the following: Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management (CDRL support) and/or administrative functions
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems to include Earned Value Management
• Experience balancing technical, cost and schedule on development or production programs
• Active and transferable Top Secret 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing large/complex program execution efforts in development, production and/or sustainment programs in the defense industry
• Experience with complex programs at least $150 million in annual sales or greater, and experience developing and executing international capture strategies
• Strong proficiency in developing and presenting Strategic Plans, AOP, Technology Roadmaps, and planning to senior management, and responsibility for executing plans
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) (or equivalent)
• Experience with program risk and opportunity (R&O) process to include program revenue and profit recognition to minimize risk to the organization

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Relocation Eligible: Relocation assistance is available
• Work Type: 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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, or other legally protected status.