Material Program Manager - EWS

Date Posted: 2026-10-26



Country: United States of America



Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01



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: DoD Clearance: Secret



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 Electronic Warfare Systems is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) to work onsite in Goleta, CA. The MPM will be accountable for ensuring supplier performance.  The MPM role requires a winner, leader, and self-starter, capable of achieving success in a fast paced cross-functional environment.  The MPM is accountable to overall supplier management, performance and success and is the interface between Supply Chain, the Program Office/Integrated Product team (IPT), supplier, and other functions working on various contract lifecycles.  Ultimately, this role requires a leader who is responsible for executing supply chain strategies and ensuring organizational and program objectives are achieved.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with program and partnering functions to ensure successful supplier management and execution in support of program needs and requirements in support of EAC review, and Execution Gate activities.
• Support planning, execution, and reporting of material budgets, schedules, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments.
• Use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to ensure business area and program success.
• Process information from multiple sources to achieve a successful outcome.
• Execute supply chain strategies by overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, supply chain metrics, and communication of customer flow through requirements.
• Identify/Generate material risks opportunities in alignment with program execution and proactively manage mitigation/capture plan.
• Work closely with IPT: Engineering, Quality and Operations to support program budget and schedule and resolution of product non-conformance.
• Participate in and lead supplier engagements to ensure required performance is met.
• Assist procurement with supplier Request for Proposals / Quotes (RFP’s / RFQ’s)
• This role will require you to be onsite in our Goleta, CA facility.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program/project management, supply chain function, operations, procurement and/or material management role.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working directly with suppliers.
• Experience with material requirements planning (MRP) processes and using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools

Qualifications We Prefer

• Supply chain experience in the defense industry.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager for Material Estimate at Complete EAC and Material Forecasting.
• Experience in finance, business or performance analysis, and/or accounting.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) certification or equivalent.
• Experience using and creating pivot tables in Microsoft Excel

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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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