Coyote Production Expansion Lead
About The Position
Raytheon is seeking a Coyote Production Expansion Lead to establish, mature, and manage Counter-UAS production scope at the MCAAP facility. The role is accountable for bringing Coyote Block 2C and Coyote Block 2C+RM effectors into production at MCAAP and managing their ongoing execution. It will also lead evaluation and planning for Coyote Launcher production capacity expansion at MCAAP and, as required, alternative sites. The position partners closely with integrated product teams, functional organizations, and the Coyote and LIDS Program Office to support successful production activation and sustained performance against program cost, schedule, and technical objectives. It is onsite in Tucson, Arizona, and requires an active, existing U.S. government Secret security clearance on the first day. U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 8 years of experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing/Operations, and related functions.
- Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule objectives on a program.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required on day one.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing or reviewing cost proposals and IPDS Gate packages.
- Raytheon Program Management certification at Level 6 or 5, or ability to achieve it within 6 months.
- Prior experience supporting development, production, or sustainment programs within aerospace and defense.
- Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, and management.
- Proficiency with the PMX tool suite or similar program management systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead activation and transition of Coyote Block 2C and Block 2C+RM production capability at MCAAP, including readiness, qualification, staffing, tooling, test capability, and process establishment.
- Develop and manage transition schedules, readiness metrics, risk registers, and cross-functional execution plans for timely production start.
- Oversee initial build phases, process validation, and rate-ramp activities to achieve steady-state production.
- Manage ongoing MCAAP-based production of Coyote Block 2C and Block 2C+RM, including throughput, quality, staffing, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the program’s primary production point of contact for MCAAP C-UAS effector manufacturing.
- Evaluate Coyote Launcher production capacity, constraints, capability gaps, and opportunities to increase throughput.
- Assess the feasibility of expanding launcher production at MCAAP, including facility requirements, capital needs, workforce considerations, and infrastructure suitability.
- Develop recommendations and a roadmap for launcher production expansion, including cost and schedule implications.
- Align launcher capacity planning with effector production demand to maintain complete C-UAS system delivery readiness.
- Support program management cadence, including risk reviews, customer engagements, IPT/CPT meetings, PMRs, and action-item tracking, in alignment with Raytheon PM processes and IPDS documentation requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
