Date Posted:

2026-10-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R02 ~ 1970 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R02

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

At RTX, the world's 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.

Raytheon is seeking a Supply Chain Management, Principal Material Program Manager (MPM) for the Raytheon Advanced Products & Systems (APS), Commercial Fighter Radar & Sustainment (CFiRS) Program Area. This role requires advanced knowledge of material and supplier management, material requirements planning (MRP), program management, financial management, and proposal activities. The Material Program Manager (MPM) develops and executes material program strategies aligned with customer and program priorities for cost, schedule, and technical performance. The MPM serves as the liaison between the program and Supply Chain organization and leads cross-functional teams in managing material execution, budgets, risks, and opportunities. Experience with international supplier management and Earned Value Management is a plus.

In this role, you will apply your Supply Chain knowledge and business acumen within a matrixed organization to develop and lead material program strategies for large domestic and international franchise opportunities. Working as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT), you will align material plans with program objectives and customer requirements while coordinating across Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Procurement. Additionally, you will participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities as programs transition from low-rate initial production, design and development phases into full-rate production.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills to influence and communicate effectively across multiple areas outside of one’s own job function as well as with parties external to the organization. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, budgeting and financial management, issue and conflict resolution. As a member of a product team in a matrixed environment, you will frequently need to communicate at an executive level within and outside your function, using your ability to influence others outside of your immediate work area to explain and gain alignment on plans, policies, practices, and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute material program strategies and plans that support customer requirements and program objectives for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Lead supplier management activities in partnership with Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Procurement to ensure supplier execution meets program requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the program and Supply Chain organization, coordinating cross-functional actions to resolve material and supplier issues and drive program objectives.
• Manage material-related financial performance, including budgets, targets, working capital, proposals, material sales forecasts, and Quarterly Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Lead supplier risk and opportunity management, including supplier performance, metrics, risk mitigation, opportunity capture, EXIM considerations, and make/buy strategy development and evaluation.
• Generate and manage supplier Requests for Proposals/Quotes (RFPs/RFQs) and support supplier selection and execution activities.
• Apply MRP planning principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards within ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and other enterprise planning systems.
• Maintain the integrity of the MRP environment and related program schedules; balance supply and demand to establish and maintain executable schedules.
• Communicate customer flow-through requirements such as FAR 12, FAR 15, DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, and other applicable requirements.
• Lead issue and conflict resolution within and across organizations and with suppliers.
• Utilize analytical skills to evaluate end-to-end material planning and identify constraints, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in international procurement activities, including the application of EXIM policies, compliance requirements, and/or related regulatory processes
• Experience supporting Supply Chain or material activities through New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Transition to Production (T2P)

 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading Supply Chain-related New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Transition to Production (T2P) activities
• Experience with international supplier management
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

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.

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