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Associate Director, Space Payloads Capture Management Security Clearance

Job in El Segundo, Los Angeles County, California, 90245, USA
Listing for: RTX
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Associate Director, Space Payloads Capture Management with Security Clearance
Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

CA220: 2202 E El Segundo Blvd BldgE
02 2002 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E02, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA
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: TS/SCI - Current At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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.

Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Associate Director for Space Payloads Capture Management (SPCM), reporting to the Mission Solutions & Payloads (MSP) Director of Capture Management, will be responsible for new strategic pursuits within the MSP business portfolio. Within MSP we develop advanced space payloads and enabling technologies for multi-INT ISR, missile warning / tracking / defense, Earth observation, and space protection, across all orbit regimes, for missions broadly supporting US Government (USG), commercial, and international markets.

The Associate Director will be critical to ensure that the company continues to capitalize on rapidly evolving demands by our Prime contractors and end customers. The role requires technical and business experience with opportunity assessment and qualification, win strategy development, and effective pursuit team management to include both internal and external stakeholders. The Associate Director for SPCM will have direct responsibility for managing staffing and financial resources exercised through the course of proposals and capture activities, while ensuring synchronized communications, status reporting, and coordination across multiple levels of the Raytheon business.

Achievement in this role will unlock opportunities for career growth, including potential development of new business portfolios, product line strategy, and cross-market / lines-of-business opportunities. Join a team that is driving growth and transformation of a business rooted in 60+ years of critical contributions and mission success for our customers. What You Will Do
* Develop and lead new business captures for space payloads, building the teams, developing win strategies, guiding solutioning (technical and programmatic), leading gate reviews, and ensuring delivery of competitive bids

* Engage with customers and industry partners to understand architectures, requirements, acquisition plans, budgets, and key stakeholders to ensure offered solutions are compliant and discriminating

* Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal organizations and stakeholders across multiple levels (e.g., program managers, chief engineers, and finance) to ensure high-quality inputs and releasable products are developed to support the capture

* Create and deliver presentations and white papers to key customers and stakeholders in support of shaping strategies and broader capture plans

* Manage applicable resources, including staffing, new business funds, and coordination with internal IRAD/CAPEX investments

* Support MSP Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Planning (LRP) activities associated with key pursuits, investments, and strategy

* Work across a mixture of unclassified and classified pursuits

* Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) at the Federal, State/Local on Public Policy in their ad vocation and development of new technologies and our solutions

* Travel:
Approximately 25 to 30%, Domestic

* Work Location:

CA - El Segundo Qualifications You Must Have
* Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 12 years' experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry in either technical or programmatic roles, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 10 years' experience

* 3+ years as the capture manager or in a major leadership role (e.g., Business Development, Program Manager, or Chief Engineer) pursuing new contracts with USG (DoD, IC, Civil) customers pursuing with values of at least $50M

* Experience leading teams in accomplishing project objectives within budget and schedule constraints

* Experience developing and delivering white papers, proposal elements, and executive-level briefings

* Experience with USG acquisition and planning/programming processes Qualifications We Prefer
* Master's Degree or higher in an Engineering or Business discipline

* 15+ years of work experience in the space industry in technical and programmatic roles, with at least 5+ years of capture and proposal experience with USG, commercial, and/or international customers pursuing contracts with values of at least $200M

* Experience interfacing with USSF, IC, and/or…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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