Raytheon Technologies

Principal Specialist, Program Management

Raytheon Technologies$95K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and 3 years experience.
  • Experience in managing product or program cost and schedules.
  • Raytheon Program Management Level 6 Certification or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of infrared technologies and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Establish financial baselines and manage program execution to meet objectives and expectations.
  • Serve as a central hub for effective execution among Chief Engineer and Integrated Product Teams.
  • Support bidding, proposals, and adherence to contract requirements, managing budgets and schedules.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
  • Assist Senior PMs in preparing Program Management Reviews and customer Technical Exchange Meetings.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) matching and flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays.
  • Employee Scholar Program for education support.
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01

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

We are seeking a Program Management, Principal Specialist within Raytheon Vision System (RVS) Tactical Products Air, Ground and Sea product line. This role will collaborate with other program management staff in setting program strategy, vision, and tactical direction for program execution by leading multifunctional teams and subcontractors. The PM is responsible for all aspects of program execution, from establishing a statement of work, proposal and capture activities, establishing an executable baseline cost and schedule, program execution within the baseline plan utilizing cross functional teams and regular communication to customers and leadership.

The PM cultivates internal and external customer relationships and identifies and solves complex problems. Strong organizational, communication, and listening skills are a must for this position. This role will balance customer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) and company needs to maximum value and satisfaction across all stakeholders. The role may span a variety of programs and technologies and will require the ability to collaborate and support multiple Associate Directors and/or Senior PM’s as market segment leads. Additional responsibilities within the role include assisting Senior PMs in preparing Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Estimate at Complete (EACs), as well as coordinating customer Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), with a transition to individual program ownership as experience and skills are gained.

This role is onsite and located in Goleta, California.

What You Will Do:

  • Work as a Program Manager or deputy Program Manager to establish financial baselines and manage program execution, ensuring alignment with program objectives and customer expectations throughout.
  • Serve as the central hub to enable the Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and the functional team to execute effectively.  
  • Support the bidding, proposals and execution to contract requirements, including managing budgets, schedules, and technical performance metrics.
  • Suggest and lead process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
  • Experience managing product or program cost and schedules.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Raytheon Program Management Level 6 Certification or equivalent
  • Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles and practices.
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and/or cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with program or project management tools such as risk and opportunity (R&O) management, Estimate at Complete (EAC) analysis, and/or similar business practices.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, communication, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively to audience.
  • A demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships with customers and internal teams to foster collaboration and drive program success.
  • Knowledge of infrared technologies, systems and end uses.
  • Secret DoD clearance, or ability to obtain a 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.

  • Not relocation eligible. Relocation is not available for this position.

Learn More & Apply Now!

  • Location Info:

Goleta, CA:

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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