Program Operations Manager (Onsite)

Company: RTX
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-03-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.? U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace This position is RAY Collins supporting El Segundo Heritage Raytheon programs This is an individual contributor position. Be a leader in Multi-domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) Operations. This role will serve as a manufacturing and operations professional for a development and production programs within the F-35 franchise. This role is responsible for driving manufacturing execution for the F-35 franchise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing Operations in the defense industry and experience supporting New Product Introduction and Production of complex programs. The candidate must have strong working knowledge of proposal development systems and will be responsible for presenting comprehensive strategies on Manufacturing Plans and how the efforts are proposed to customers. The Candidate will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically diverse portfolio of complex products. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Position will work primarily onsite at our El Segundo, California location. What You Will Do Support Operations as a key focal for F?35 production and development activities, ensuring effective coordination with Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain throughout the product lifecycle Execute day?to?day program operations tasks to meet cost, schedule, quality, and delivery targets for production and development hardware Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to assist in requirements flow?down and contribute to producibility, testability, and manufacturability improvements using Design for Excellence (DfX) principles Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transition?to?Production efforts, including readiness reviews, manufacturing planning inputs, and coordination of test and build preparations Provide input to design teams to help address cost, yield, and manufacturability considerations, including electronics producibility and test efficiency Assist with the development and maintenance of PFMEAs, PPAP documentation, APQP (AS9145) activities, and other risk?reduction tools to ensure robust manufacturing processes Monitor material status and collaborate with Supply Chain to resolve shortages and ensure smooth factory operations and on?time hardware movement Coordinate build sequencing, work orders, and factory support activities with Manufacturing to maintain production flow and optimize resources Participate in continuous improvement efforts that enhance operational efficiency, process capability, and cost effectiveness across the program Track program operations cost and schedule performance, identify issues, and support corrective action execution Serve as an operational point of contact to internal customers, ensuring program needs are supported and issues are promptly addressed Foster strong cross?functional collaboration and contribute to a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational discipline Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Experience working across functional teams in a matrixed environment, particularly with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or Program Office Ability to influence and coordinate with cross?functional partners, including shop?floor personnel and program stakeholders Experience assisting with or developing program production schedules and identifying manufacturing risks and opportunities Working knowledge of SAP, PRISM, or equivalent Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems Familiarity with PFMEA, PPAP, and APQP (AS9145) processes and documentation Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including intermediate?level Excel skills Ability to travel domestically up to 25% Qualifications We Prefer Hands?on experience supporting Transition?to?Production (T2P) or Manufacturing Plans, including exposure to electronics producibility, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA), and Design for Excellence (DfX) concepts Experience supporting program management, Manufacturing Operations, or Engineering within a matrixed organization Exposure to Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) or Production Readiness Reviews (PRR) Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or Transition?to?Production (T2P) activities for defense or commercial hardware Familiarity with RTX’s CORE operating system or similar continuous improvement frameworks Working knowledge of cost modeling tools such as ProPricer, learning curves, or rate application in government contracting Experience supporting fact?finding, audits, RFIs, or negotiations with DCMA or government customers Experience applying PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, or other quality process tools in a production or development environment Experience contributing to proposal efforts, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), or cost inputs Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis preferred) What We Offer Benefits Some of our competitive benefits packages include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program And more! Maybe eligible for relocation Learn More & Apply Now! Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 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

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