Program Implementation Manager Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Date Posted:

2026-06-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

The Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) product line within the Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and provide direct oversight of cost, schedule, and technical performance for an emerging technology portfolio valued at $20M+ per year in programs and IRAD. These programs represent significant growth within the Advanced EW portfolio with potential of $150M+ over the next 5 years and technology transfer into production mission areas.

This role is onsite located in Goleta, California.

What You Will Do

• Monitor, interact, and course correct highly skilled technical teams to support customer goals
• Display strong communication and presentation skills with both leadership and external customers
• IMS and EVMS implementation and execution, to include meeting EAC requirements
• Must be able to travel between Raytheon sites and visit customer locations in support of business execution and growth requirements.  Travel between 10-20% of the time.

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
• Program management, systems engineering, or related military experience
• Experience leading systems development and/or engineering design
• Experience with IMS and EVMS, and/or managing cost and schedules
• 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

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or Mathematics with related technical experience
• Strong understanding of novel signal processing approaches
• Proven track record of supporting capture efforts and successfully executing programs for DARPA, DoD Services’ laboratories and Program Offices
• 3+ years experience successfully managing technology development programs and IRAD
• Experience leading new business capture activities and winning new business in a competitive environment
• Electronic Support and Electronic Attack technique experience to include traditional and adaptive approaches
• Strong experience with Advanced Programs
• Active Top Secret and SCI 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation assistance is 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 

• Location Info:
  • Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location

• Additional Info:
  •  Advanced Technology | Raytheon

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms