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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 spanet 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.

The Director, Operations – Air Dominance will oversee end‑to‑end operational execution for the Air Dominance portfolio, including AMRAAM, which currently represents $1.6B in annual production volume at a rate of 1,200 units. Over the next two years, this leader will scale operations to support $2.8B in annual production volume, while executing against a seven‑year production backlog of 13,000 missiles. The role leads a high‑performing team of operations professionals and partners across factories, engineering, supply chain, quality, finance, and program management to meet production schedules, achieve cost objectives, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance.

What You Will Do

• Own the AMRAAM operations value stream across core factories to meet MRP and delivery objectives; ensure integrated planning and flawless execution across functions.
• Develop and execute ramp strategies aligned to AMRAAM growth—targeting 1,900 units in CY2028 and 2,400 units in CY2029—while enabling new E2 and AXE variants and international co‑production in Europe and Japan.
• Lead and coach multiple operations teams; align senior factory directors and cross‑functional leaders (engineering, supply chain, quality) to maintain continuity in the manufacturing plan and rapidly resolve bottlenecks.
• Drive performance management and continuous improvement using RTX’s CORE operating system to align goals, empower teams, and deliver measurable customer value.
• Establish and manage operational KPIs—Profit (margin impact tied to factory performance), CLIN On‑Time Delivery (OTD), Hours per Unit (HPU), and Factory Output—with weekly governance and recovery plans as needed.
• Lead capacity planning, staffing models, and skills development to sustain rate readiness and resilience across U.S. and European factory networks.
• Partner with Supply Chain/Procurement to mitigate material constraints, improve supplier performance, and support co‑production/localization requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., ITAR/EXIM), EH&S, and quality standards throughout production and international operations.
• Provide clear, persuasive communication to senior leadership; routinely influence divergent viewpoints and secure buy‑in on strategy, resourcing, and execution.
• Manage program financials in partnership with Finance (e.g., fixed/cost‑plus/EVMS contexts); maintain alignment to bookings, pipeline, and revenue objectives.
• Travel: Up to 30 (domestic/international) to support U.S. and European factory operations and partner engagements.
• Achieve/maintain CLIN OTD, reduce HPU, and increase factory output in line with annual targets.
• Complete rate‑readiness milestones to support the $2.8B scale target; demonstrate sustained schedule adherence and cost performance.
• Stand up governance and CORE OS routines that visibly improve flow, quality, and responsiveness across factories.
• Build a resilient leadership bench and skills roadmap aligned to projected 1,900 (2028) / 2,400 (2029) production rates.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience.
• Minimum of 10 years leadership in manufacturing/operations
• Experience managing BOMs and environments with classification aspects.
• Proven experience leading multi‑site operations with significant impact on margin, schedule, and output; adept at cross‑functional integration.
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or structured CI.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA) in Engineering/Operations/Business.
• Experience ramping production to >2,000 units/year in aerospace/defense or similarly complex, regulated industries.
• Experience in international co‑production and localization requirements (Europe/Japan) and related EXIM/ITAR considerations.
• Experience in program operations within fixed/cost‑plus environments and EVMS governance.

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.

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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