Associate Director, Space Payloads Capture Management
Job in
El Segundo, Los Angeles County, California, 90245, USA
Listed on 2026-01-14
Listing for:
Prattwhitney
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
CA220: 2202 E El Segundo Blvd BldgE
02 2002 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E02, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
** 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.
** 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 NASA/NOAA customers
* Prior experience developing space payloads or key elements of space missions (e.g., spacecraft)
* Direct space acquisition experience within the USG or National Labs (e.g., FFRDC or UARC)
** 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,…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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