Director, Advanced Technology Requirements & Capabilities - Airborne Spectrum Dominance - Advanced RF Systems

Date Posted:

2026-09-08



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MD-LEXINGTON PARK-410 ~ 46579 Expedition Dr ~ BLDG 410, Ste 400



Position Role Type:

Hybrid



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:

Top Secret - Current



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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’s Advanced Technology (AT) business is seeking a Director, Advanced Technology Requirements & Capabilities (R&C) – Airborne Spectrum Dominance (ASD) – Advanced Radio Frequency (RF) Systems to lead business development efforts in a high-priority growth area. The Director will play a critical role in shaping and advancing strategic pursuits across Advanced RF Technologies by identifying new opportunities, building customer relationships, and aligning internal capabilities with mission needs.

As a senior member of the AT R&C ASD team, the Director will be responsible for driving early engagement with customers, translating mission requirements into actionable strategies, and influencing program development and investment decisions. This role demands strong technical acumen, deep market insight, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, program management, and strategy teams to position Raytheon for long-term success in a rapidly evolving threat environment. The Director reports to the AT R&C ASD Lead and serves as a key voice in shaping future growth across the Advanced RF portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Manage Advanced RF Systems mission area within the ASD R&C ASD Small Strategic Business Unit (SSBU), supporting strategic direction, aligning priorities, and enabling high performance in support of Raytheon’s growth and mission goals
• Build and sustain deep customer intimacy with the DoD customer and other government agencies, maintaining awareness of their evolving mission needs, strategic objectives, and satisfaction with Raytheon’s solutions
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the customer’s budget landscape, long-term investment priorities, and acquisition strategies—translating insights into actionable guidance for Raytheon
• Guide and support Raytheon and RTX teams in solving complex customer challenges, facilitating timely and impactful solutions that strengthen mission trust and deepen partnerships
• Serve as the escalation point for customer-facing issues and lead efforts to deliver exceptional customer service experiences—resolving concerns with professionalism, ownership, and urgency
• Execute disciplined Business Development (BD) processes, ensuring effective execution of opportunity identification, shaping, and pipeline management, and leading or supporting gate reviews and Color Team reviews
• Oversee the development of high-quality customer briefings, capture strategies, proposals, and related artifacts to ensure alignment with customer needs, competitive positioning, and Raytheon strategy
• Collect and analyze customer interaction data and engagement trends to forecast future needs, inform capability development, and shape strategic pursuits
• Collaborate across functional areas—including engineering, program management, strategy, and finance—to align internal priorities with customer expectations and operational execution
• Ensure timely, transparent communication with the DoD customer and other government agencies across all formal and informal engagements, requests for information, and solicitations
• Track and coordinate internal engagement with the customer, including site visits and leadership touchpoints; develop agendas, talking points, and background materials for executive-level visits
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the R&C function, leveraging metrics and feedback loops to enhance efficiency, proposal quality, and customer engagement
• Foster a high-performance mission-aligned culture, mentoring talent, driving accountability, and reinforcing a shared commitment to excellence and impact
• Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) at the Federal, State/Local on Public Policy in their advocation and development of new technologies and our solutions
• Domestic travel up to 40%  
• Possible Work Locations: TX - McKinney, VA - Arlington, MD - Lexington Park

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior Aerospace and Defense industry experience, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 12 years’ experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience working in classified environments to include Special Access Required (SAR)
• Minimum 10 years of Program Management, Business Development and/or Engineering experience applied to airborne platforms (e.g., aircraft, UAVs, satellites, radar, sensors, electronic warfare)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree (MBA or STEM-based preferred)
• Government or Industry Program Management Certification
• Capture Management Certification
• Proposal Management Certification
• Working knowledge of Business Development operations process (e.g., investments, financial planning, pipeline management)

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role - Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 
• For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

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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