Program Director, space-based programs

Date Posted:

2026-03-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. 

Raytheon’s Advanced Technology (AT) is an exciting, agile, and dynamic team developing key enabling technology discriminators for our Raytheon core and future franchise products and developing and demonstrating new systems and capabilities that transition to production programs of record. We are seeking a highly motivated Program Director for a space-based program. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of the Alternate Missions & Space Portfolio and is responsible for leading all aspects of program execution and growth for the newly awarded program. This unique capability will establish a space-based missile defense system capable of demonstrating an end-to-end missile defense capability over the next 2 years. The program is internally funded, so resources will be a premium.

This role is onsite and can be located in Tucson, AZ, Huntsville, AL, or El Segundo, CA.

What You Will Do

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to include strategy development, internal and external program reviews, and program development through direct customer engagement, supplier management, and program management status reporting
• Ensure successful program execution and prioritize resources where necessary and drive execution while meeting strategic objectives
• Lead internal reviews and executive briefings pertaining to all pursuits to include Gates, EACs, contract proposals, negotiations and definitization efforts
• Work closely with the Senior Director to establish a cohesive team that is organized for program success
• Develop and nurture customer intimacy and relationships
• Onsite with travel up to 50% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience
• P&L responsibility of a program experience managing a program from development through production
• Technical experience within effectors and space domain
• Experience managing teams and customer relationships
• Active and transferrable Top 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

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining focus on delivery commitments
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and regulatory topics into clear, actionable messages for leadership audiences including a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated experience managing large/complex program execution efforts in development, production and/or sustainment programs in the defense industry
• Strong proficiency in developing and presenting Strategic Plans, AOP, Technology Roadmaps, and planning to senior management, and responsibility for executing plans
• Experience with program risk and opportunity (R&O) process to include program revenue and profit recognition to minimize risk to the organization
• Program Management Level 3 Certification or external equivalency PM certifications, with ability to obtain higher program management certification as required

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.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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
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  • Huntsville, AL: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-huntsville,-al-location
  • El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location
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The salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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