Advanced Electro-Optics Program Manager, Associate Director

Raytheon Technologies

  • McKinney, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Date Posted: 2025-08-15Country: United States of AmericaLocation: TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USAPosition Role Type: OnsiteU.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: Secret - CurrentAt 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 AT Airborne Spectrum Dominance (ASD) Advanced Electro-Optics (AEO) team is seeking an Associate Director (P6), Program Manager to lead a fast-paced, highly-complex program with an aggressive cost and schedule timeline. The program straddles the traditional development process by having concurrent contracted research and development (CRAD) concurrent with the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) and the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) acquisition phases. Having an aggressive schedule driven by a strong national security need, this program is developing a first-of-its-kind capability which will be heavily influenced by the concurrent CRAD results.The PM will work with a large team of highly capable science and engineering staff, as well as other functional support team members, to execute this strategically important advanced technology effort to include technical risk reduction, design for manufacture and reliability, flight qualification, operational readiness, design for maintenance, logistics planning, interfacing and coordination with receiving platform primes, and all necessary steps in preparation for low-rate initial production.This role is Onsite in McKinny, Texas.What You Will Do
  • Partner closely with AEO and ASD leadership to contribute to the strategy and growth plans, plus drive capture activities to achieve growth goals and commitments
  • Frequent customer and internal management interactions to ensure good communication and relationships
  • Communicate with the customer base and provide support to our Raytheon Product Line transition partners
  • Must be able to travel approximately 20%, or based on business need
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience
  • Experience managing development programs
  • Capture management winning new business experience
  • Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start
Qualifications We Prefer
  • Advanced degree with experience in STEM
  • Demonstrated experience leading new business capture activities winning new business in a competitive environment – from small study contracts to larger systems technology maturation programs
  • Strong written, interpersonal, and presentation skills with an ability to provide compelling messaging to senior management and customers
  • Ability to focus, evaluate, motivate, and reward teams, enabling them to achieve desired results
  • Experience transitioning technology demo programs into EMD and production programs
  • Proven track record maturing DoD technology development efforts into field/flight test programs
  • Active and passive EO technology, system design and testing knowledge
  • Demonstrated experience managing program staffing, assignments, and resources
  • Experience leading, executing, and improving program management processes
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.
  • This position is not relocation eligible.
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  • 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:
The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this to read the Policy and Terms

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