CUAS Capacity Expansion Director
RTXDate Posted:
2026-06-22Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDGPosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1Raytheon 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 Counter Unmanned Aerial Defense (C-UAS) portfolio is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Capacity Expansion Director who reports to the Sr. Director, C-UAS. This role can is based out of McKinney, TX
This role offers an opportunity to support initiatives in capacity and growth, change management, transformation, and execution, while fostering innovation in programmatic execution.
This is both a strategic and tactical position—it is a chance to inspire collaboration, spark creativity, and achieve excellence across a diverse network of stakeholders, including internal teams, suppliers, and customers. The selected leader will skillfully assist in leading program execution's complexities, ensuring milestones are achieved with precision and success.
The CUAS Capacity Director will oversee all activities associated with the Capacity Expansion of the CUAS Portfolio. This position will need to develop a comprehensive capacity expansion plan leveraging the entire CUAS Portfolio Leadership team, in alignment with the vision of the CUAS Sr. Director. The role requires interconnectivity with the RTX government relations organization (GGR), DoW’s Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S), and Personnel & Readiness (P&R) directorates to explore workforce pilot programs for potential access to government funding. This role will also need to integrate the REL factory in the UAE as part of the capacity growth plan and be responsible for any future international landed company expansion initiatives.
What You Will Do
This will require strategic assessments to determine the past path(s) forward to include supplier investment, RTX investment, customer investment, design changes, quality/requirement relaxation, second sourcing, etc.
Interface with multiple internal and geographically dispersed team members, ensuring consistent and effective communication.
Develop and execute a rapid plan to increase capacity at the CUAS supply base.
Align the priorities and provide clear direction; actively manage risk mitigation, cost savings, and schedule mitigation strategies.
Facilitate and drive goal alignment activities, including critical participation in the annual strategic plan, flow down, catch ball, and control tower.
Travel to customer/supplier/DEAL team is anticipated to communicate the team's vision, and to facilitate execution of the vision.
Provide comprehensive research, analysis, and leadership for a variety of crucial initiatives to ensure flawless alignment with business objectives.
Multidisciplinary team leadership, internal and external program reviews, program execution assessments through direct customer engagement, proposal preparation, supplier management, and program management status reporting.
Direct the performance of program task elements such as engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, contracts, finance, and administrative functions in the execution of required gate reviews and financial activities as well as program execution.
Qualifications Required
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and a minimum of 12 years of experience is required
PMX Level 3 or higher certified
Prior P&L experience across the entire program life cycle (proposals through sustainment)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
Six Sigma (CORE) Expert
PM Certification Level 3
Program Management experience: in multiple phases of product development
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.
Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available
This position is an onsite role, located in McKinney, TX
Additional Information:
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.
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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