Development Associate Jobs in Vail, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Development Associate Director (AD) for the Tomahawk program to lead multiple capability enhancements and obsolescence redesigns from inception through transition to production. Reporting to the Tomahawk Development Director, the AD will oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance across complex efforts while managing several direct reports.

This position will provide a unique opportunity to lead during a period of unprecedented demand for one of Raytheon’s most iconic and combat‑proven franchise programs. The ideal candidate brings strong team‑building skills, experience in customer engagement, program recovery expertise, and a startup mindset that fuels change and delivers results.

**This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility

**Relocation assistance available, based on eligibility 

Will You Will Do: 

• Strengthen customer relationships and represent Raytheon with credibility and confidence.
• Lead and develop high-performing IPT leads and cross-functional teams.
• Drive excellence to meet technical, schedule, and financial commitments.
• Maintain accountability for profit and loss, AOP, and program financial metrics.
• Foster a collaborative culture while advancing continuous improvement across the organization.
• Communicate program goals, decisions, and results effectively to teams, customers, and senior leadership.
• Accountability for profit and loss, AOP and financial metrics for the program
• Leading a clear program execution methodology that provides clarity and visibility into execution status
• Driving the expectation of maintaining a positive team dynamic and the development of leaders within the development team
• Managing priority decisions that balance risk, execution deadlines and profitability
• Collaborating with the Production and Recertification Program Managers on missile level builds
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with the Tomahawk Development Team customer counterparts
• Supporting proposal activities for follow-on work and establishing investment strategies 
• Position requires some domestic travel

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Prior experience in leading profit and loss of DoD contracts as a program manager or recent functional leadership experience.
• Prior experience in managing, tracking, and reporting metrics and progress through EAC reviews and periodic management reviews with internal and customer leadership
• Prior experience with engineering processes

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Program/Project Management Level 4 or equivalent (or ability to obtain certification within a year)
• Experience with EACs and proficiency with tools used for Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality
• Extensive experience dealing with customers and suppliers
• Prior experience on weapons development programs
• Strong proficiency in partnering with matrixed organizations
• Proven track record of customer relationship building
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management
• Proven experience solving challenging technical problems in a development environment
• Experience with Transition to Production and coordinating with cross functional engineering disciplines
• Ability to thrive in an innovative environment to maximize profitability by identifying best practices in program execution
• Ensure customer performance feedback and actions/requests are responded to in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner
• Working knowledge of metrics and demonstrated ability to forecast and manage financials
• Leadership experience using Lean/Agile methods to enable the development of capabilities in an iterative fashion, while conforming to traditional requirements and systems development milestones
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills necessary for interfacing with customers, suppliers, and team members with varying backgrounds and experience dealing with challenging situations

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 – AVAILABLE, Based on eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• 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.
• Location:   Tucson, AZ
• 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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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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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