Raytheon Technologies

Leadership Development Program - Operations, Materials Management Track (Starts June 2027)

Raytheon Technologies$59K — $139K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like Materials Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or STEM-related major; must be obtained by start date.
  • Willingness to relocate for three 8-month program assignments across the U.S.
  • Experience communicating technical data to stakeholders or holding a leadership role in projects or organizations.
  • Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Excel, Tableau, or SAP.
  • Relevant internship or work experience in the field.

Responsibilities

  • Complete three 8-month rotational assignments in various U.S. locations.
  • Execute functions related to Materials Planning, Demand Management, and Logistics.
  • Communicate cross-functionally to align operational goals with other teams.
  • Present performance metrics and updates in executive meetings.
  • Lead projects focused on cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
  • Manage part health and availability through planning architectures.
  • Identify and implement improvements to production processes.

Benefits

  • Robust total rewards package including healthcare, wellness, and retirement benefits.
  • Training in leadership and business acumen.
  • Career development opportunities with continued mentorship post-program completion.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-08-24
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQ
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

What You Will Do

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate your career and develop into a future operational leader at RTX. Our two-year rotational Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) Materials Management track provides challenging, high-visibility assignments across the enterprise, allowing you to build a powerful global network. You will receive high-caliber training, professional mentoring, and frontline, hands-on experience that expands your business acumen and sharpens your functional expertise. This fast-paced path prepares you to make a lasting impact on our operations organization. Actively recruiting for the next cohort and program that begins June 2027.

Key Responsibilities
  • Complete three 8-month rotational assignments across various U.S. locations, adapting quickly to new manufacturing facilities, business units, and operational teams.
  • Execute core duties within key functional areas across Materials Planning, Execution, Demand Management, and Logistics.
  • Communicate cross-functionally with engineering, global supply chain, contractors, logistics personnel, and business programs to align operational goals.
  • Present key deliverables, performance metrics, and operational updates during weekly executive escalation calls, production meetings, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reviews.
  • Lead and participate in high-impact special projects focused on cost reduction, continuous improvement, inventory optimization, and new enterprise system integration (such as SAP S/4HANA).
  • Manage, analyze, and maintain part health and availability within standard planning architectures, evaluating Material Requirements Planning (MRP) signals and adjusting Reorder Point (ROP) logic.
  • Identify and implement shop floor process improvements that eliminate waste, increase production output, and reduce overall costs.
  • Coordinate and ensure accurate, timely material flow across the assembly floor while maintaining rigorous 6S workplace organization standards.


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business Administration, Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. Degree must be obtained by start date.
  • Willing and able to operationally relocate to various RTX geographic locations across the United States for three distinct 8-month program assignments.
  • Demonstrated experience presenting or communicating technical or operational data to external stakeholders, peer groups, leadership, or customers; OR holding a designated leadership or coordinator role within a student organization, design team (such as Formula SAE), or project group.
  • Experience or coursework utilizing data analytics, business intelligence, or visualization tools-such as advanced Excel, Tableau, SQL, Qlik Sense, SAP, Power BI or other relevant tools
  • Relevant internship/co-op or work experience


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Demonstrated leadership capability through academic projects, student organizations, or professional initiatives.
  • Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across multi-functional peer groups.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven capability to interface comfortably with all levels of management, shop floor personnel, and external vendors.
  • Self-motivated operational style with the agility to thrive and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance or successfully execute milestones within cross-functional project teams.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for project tracking and reporting.
  • Experience in one or more of the following core functional areas: procurement, capacity planning, MRP/ERP systems, production systems, or inventory management.
  • Foundational understanding or exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
  • Baseline familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) architectures, specifically SAP.
  • Strong data literacy with a demonstrated capability to interpret, analyze, and drive decisions from large operational data sets.
  • Previous experience as an intern or co-op within an RTX business unit (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, or Raytheon).


What We Offer
  • Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care
  • RTX leadership, functional and business acumen training
  • Upon program completion, LDP graduates possess a solid platform of skills & experiences to launch a successful RTX career & receive continued mentorship


Learn More & Apply Now!
  • Applicants MUST be willing/able to relocate for all rotations & have flexibility to travel/live anywhere
  • Click and scroll to download a LDP Overview and map of onsite locations
  • Rotation locations will vary & may be onsite, hybrid, or remote


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 59,000 USD - 139,000 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Transform Your Career

Step into a role that harnesses your skills and propels your career to new heights. Raytheon Technologies is not just about thinking big but making those big ideas happen. We provide robust career development opportunities that include comprehensive training and development programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning through our internal platforms.

Innovate and Lead

Join our team of over 60,000 professionals globally, who are not only experts in their fields but are also driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Raytheon Technologies, you are positioned at the forefront of the industry, where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking advancements in technology and defense.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

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14,771 employees
Market Cap
$32,494
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Founded
1922
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