AIM-9X Sustainment & Capacity Growth Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-11-11



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)



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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Sustainment and Capacity Growth PM will manage the execution of all contracts which support all capacity and sustainment deliverables, including a significant depot repair program. The quickly increasing customer demand and platform expansion, both DoD and FMS, is driving a factory capacity ramp that will nearly double the current throughput expectation of the AIM-9X factories. This role will require an individual to maintain and continue to strengthen our customer relationships and create future growth opportunities through those relationships.

The PM will be a leader of leaders and is responsible for proposing and executing DoD sustainment contracts, capacity expansion contracts, supply base resiliency contracts, investment in capital projects, supplier capacity investments and affordability activities while supporting planning activities for future capabilities/production programs to meet expanded demand. The PM partners with the AIM-9X Execution Leadership to set strategy, vision and direction for successful program execution focused on overall product affordability, on-time deliveries to enable near, mid-, and long-term business growth.

**This is an onsite position located at the Tucson, AZ site.

**Relocation Assistance is NOT Available

What You Will Do:

• Ownership of related profit and loss, AOP and financial performance commitments
• Coordinating and aligning interactions, dependencies, and transactions between AIM-9X Production, Sustainment, Development, Production Assurance and other impacted programs
• Develop and implement strategies to build the capacity and capability of AIM-9X production lines and industrial base to support upcoming demand increases  and configuration updates
• Capture and execute capacity & affordability efforts
• Leading an established recovery effort to restore on-time delivery of depot repairs in support of USG and FMS missile availability
• Deploying execution plans to support new FMS customers
• Understands and represents customer needs to leadership
• Partner with program leaders to shape/capture future acquisitions
• Actively manage risk, opportunity, cost, quality, and schedule performance
• Ability to travel domestically as needed

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 Program management experience
• Experience with leading production, sustainment and/or transition to production programs, and/or execution of complex development programs with parallel active production
• Prior experience with managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for large scale programs
• Prior experience with Earned Value Management systems (EVMS) or similar tools or programs

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven success creating and maintaining strong relationships with cross-program, cross-functional, and multiple customers
• Experience managing complex test equipment efforts with direct application to active production lines
• Experience working with Navy and other customers on government programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces
• Experience developing and implementing execution, coordination, and growth strategies for franchise programs
• Demonstrated ability to work across business areas, manage tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines
• Ability to thrive in an innovative environment with an emphasis on strategic planning for future program operations
• Ensure customer performance feedback and actions/requests are responded to in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner
• Experience supporting RTX capital efforts
• Program Management certification level 4 or ability to achieve within 6 months

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 – NOT AVAILABLE

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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