Date Posted:
2026-06-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN5 ~ 356 Lowell St ~ AN5 BRISTOL BLDG
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after 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 has an immediate need for an S-Band Array Program Operations Manager (POM) under our Naval Integrated Systems (NIS) business in Andover, MA. This is a key role leading an Operations Integrated Product Team to ensure successful execution of a dynamic and complex Array utilized by the Navy. This position will specialize in developing and implementing an acceleration plan with the goal to double output of the S-Band production line over the next 2 years.
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 between the Program Office, manufacturing work centers, and other functional partners to ensure successful, on time integration of the material and labor efforts necessary to support manufacturing and contract schedules.
This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in the Andover, MA factory daily. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles. The position offers supporting both production and proposal phases as there is significant work forecasted for this Array system. Duties also include, but are not limited to: primary interface across multiple Operations value streams, lead Operations role for implementing engineering change orders at the Array level, compiling and presenting CDRLs to the Customer, Presenting to multiple levels of leadership on a weekly basis, Array operations EV and EAC ownership, the overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements, and supporting the development of Manufacturing Plans.
What You Will Do:
Accountable for TRIMM Acceleration efforts to support the TAKT rate increase across multiple work centers- Responsible for operations budget, NRE, schedule, and quality.
- Managing the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering, PMO, QA, SQA and other functional areas.
- Support Manufacturing Operations strategy and utilize CORE/6Sigma best practices.
- Lead the effort to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities.
- Support to Operations bids for new proposals.
- Generate production plans, support make/where plans, and write manufacturing sections of technical proposals.
- Coordinate competing priorities amidst a complex factory by influencing Leaders and Peers without direct authority.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and how to leverage information from material receipt through DD250 within a defense contracting organization.
- Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES
- Experience in capital planning (development), MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Assessments, Make/Buy/Where process.
- EVMS L2 Certification or ability to learn.
- CORE/Six Sigma experience
- Knowledge of using IPDS (Integrated Product Development System) and create and manage a complex IMS using Microsoft Project processes.
- Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility
- Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this includes significant experience building strong cross-functional teams with proven results.
- Experience and Interest in verbal/visual presentations of Operations activities, plans, tasks, and/or delivery outlooks and Program-level information to internal and USG customers.
- Experience with Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews and approval via common Product Data Management (PDM)
- Experience with transition of programs from design to manufacturing.
- Ability to lead collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive a results and breakdown barriers.
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.
RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, VA.
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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