SM-6 FY27+ Production Director

Date Posted:

2026-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Naval Shipboard Missile Systems, a portfolio under the Shipboard Missiles SSBU, is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as Production Director for the Standard Missile‑6 (SM‑6) FY27+ Multi‑Year Program. Reporting to the Sr. Director, NSMS Production, the Production Director is responsible for leading proposal development and execution of the FY27+ multi‑year contract. This leader will drive implementation of the production plan required to transition the SM6 program to a new configuration and ramp throughput from approximately 120 missiles per year to 500 per year by 2030.

The Production Director will interface with the Execution Director (FY19–26), the Production Growth Director, and the Development Director to ensure alignment across configuration delivery, non‑recurring capacity expansion, producibility improvements, and industrial base readiness. The role requires demonstrated proficiency in leading strong cross‑functional teams, managing large and complex production programs, communicating program goals and decisions, and delivering results to the team, customers, and business leadership.

**This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility

**Relocation assistance is NOT available currently

Will You Will Do:

• Collaborate closely with NSMS directorates to ensure successful transition to production of a new configuration, increase throughput to newly established capacity and cut in of obsolescence & producibility updates
• Set program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, implement gates and lead major reviews with the customer
• Coordinate and align interactions, dependencies, and transactions between customers and other performing parties to execute the production plan required to grow throughput from 120/yr to 500/yr by 2030
• Manage profit and loss, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development and execution, and program Estimate at Completions (EACs)
• Lead proposal development for the FY27+ multi‑year production program
• Define program tasking and milestones; monitor adherence to cost, schedule, technical performance, and factory/supplier readiness
• Champion program management best practices for production execution
• Coordinate and align interactions among customers, suppliers, and internal performing organizations
• Lead change management activities, including proposing and implementing constructive changes
• Travel up to 30% or more for domestic business engagements with customers, partners, and teammates

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Prior experience executing large‑scale production programs, including factory readiness, supplier readiness, and configuration transitions
• Prior experience leading cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, contracts, finance, and supply chain
• Prior experience with Risk & Opportunity Management and Earned Value Management
• Prior experience with rate‑ramp planning, industrial base growth, and producibility improvement
• Prior experience managing program financials, including EACs, AOP, and profit and loss
• Prior experience working with and supporting customer and internal stakeholder engagement

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Raytheon Program Management Certification Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain within a year
• Demonstrated program execution experience managing program staffing, assignments and resources
• Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, and management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

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.
• Relocation – NOT AVAILABLE

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.
• Location:   Tucson, AZ
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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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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