F 15 Aerospace Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-08-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01
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 RTX, the world's 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.
Whether aloft in the skies aboard a fighter jet protecting the skies or an airborne surveillance platform monitoring developments on the ground, Raytheon's Agile Radar Solutions (ARS) mission area is responsible for providing advanced capabilities for multiple types of tactical aircraft and other platforms. We provide the most advanced systems to navigate in challenging environments, and identify and discriminate friendly and foe objects. Part of Raytheon's Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) business, APS provides capabilities that enable critical tasks---from target identification, aircraft navigation, and target engagement. With our systems, warfighters know where they are going and what they are going to do when they get there.
The F-15 product line within ARS provides development, production and sustainment for the Japan radar products on the F-15 platform. Working directly with the Japan Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) and multiple in country business partners and manufactures, the Japan F-15 program is a unique, high profile product area for the Raytheon Company.
This Program Manger role is an opportunity for an individual with the aptitude, attitude and interest in international business, various contracting methods, and working with US and international teams. You will support all phases of the product life cycle from proposal, to execution, and sustainment. You need to have some Program Office or relevant execution experience and an interest in growing your leadership and management skills. This role requires strong communication, dedicated work ethic, a willingness to learn on the job, and committed to being an active participant in our team and customer focused culture.
This role is onsite located in El Segundo, CA.
What You Will Do

• Serve as the single point of accountability for executing contracts. Duties extend far beyond basic project tracking into contract lifecycles, financial metrics, and cross-functional leadership.
• Program Execution & EVMS: Direct cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance. Manage Earned Value Management System (EVMS) baseline metrics, Estimates at Complete (EACs), and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Financial Management: Drive Program P&L, managing financial forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments, and cash flow predictability across the contract lifecycle.
• Customer & Stakeholder Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for our foreign commercial customers. Lead formal Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and briefings.
• Risk & Opportunity (R&O): Lead continuous R&O assessments to mitigate execution risks, optimize contract margins, and accelerate schedule milestones.
• Proposals: Lead proposal efforts, draft Statements of Work (SOW), Basis of Estimates (BOE), and assembly proposal pricing for management review. And approval.
• Supply Chain & Operations Alignment: Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to resolve material bottlenecks, manage supplier performance, and ensure production readiness.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to RTX phase-gate processes, ITAR/EAR regulations, security protocols (classified efforts), and contract terms.
• Travel domestically and internationally periodically per the demands of the capture strategy.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
• Experience with managing cost, schedule, and performance with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, IMS/IMP, financial forecasts, or similar business processes

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program Management Level 5 Certification or ability to achieve within 1 year
• Experience in assembling proposals and managing contract lifecycles
• Experience with managing supply chain for items manufactured in a factory
• Experience with Export/Import regulations
• Active Secret security clearance

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

• Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available

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

• Location Info:
  • El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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