Program Manager Defense Jobs in Orem, UT (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-04-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

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 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) Program’s Avionics Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead is responsible for leading a multi-disciplined, geographically dispersed team in the design, development, and delivery of the Guidance Section, Flight Termination System, Telemetry and Electronics Subsystems. The Avionics IPT Lead will frequently interface with internal and external stakeholders, technical subject matter experts, key major suppliers and government customers. The role requires a high level of execution expertise coupled with the ability to lead a high visibility development program.  The additional responsibilities of the Avionics IPT Lead aspect of the role include ensuring all Avionics related scope across the HACM Portfolio is executed per program plan, with a cohesive technical approach and compliant to our execution practices. This is an onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Drive execution of work scope as defined in the program schedule and define objectives and priorities for your sub-IPTs (integrated product team) leads.
• Communicate to both RTX and program leadership to provide status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed.
• Manage team budget and schedule and work with your team to ensure cost goals and schedule milestones are met.
• Track cost and schedule performance using EVMS (earned value management system), be responsible for estimated-at-complete (EACs), and report business metrics to program and functional leadership.
• Provide program leadership to the Sub-IPTs and many collaborative partners from
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• Manage the development maturation of leading-edge Guidance Section subsystem technologies across the Portfolio to deliver a production ready design, within a challenging schedule.
• Extensive interaction with Program Managers, Engineering Directorate Leaders, Chief Engineers, and Technical Subject Matter Experts to maintain alignment across the Portfolio
• Provide mentoring and guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with other IPTs to ensure system effectiveness.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.

• At least 5 years of experience managing a multi-disciplined Hardware Engineering Team.

• Experience with technical team and supplier management.
• Experience using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management to identify issues and develop recommended courses of action to program leadership.

• Active and transferable Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with Hypersonic Programs
• Program Management certification
• Excellent presentation and proposal skills
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability as an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) to drive design and development
• Experience managing supplier development of complex electrical subsystems
• Advanced Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
• Active Top Secret Clearance (Department of Defense)
• 10+ years of experience in managing a multi-disciplined Hardware Engineering Team thru the product development lifecycle
• Expert knowledge of multiple work areas typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Expert knowledge of market with the ability to identify best practices and how to best utilize within RTX.

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 Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), 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 

• Tucson, AZ: Raytheon Tucson, AZ Location

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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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