--- title: Material Program Manager at RTX in El Segundo, CA description: RTX is hiring for the Material Program Manager role in El Segundo, CA. Pays $145.6K–$276.8K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/material-program-manager-at-rtx-01a0fcad-99b2-7294-b92d-b9748b367379 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join RTX as Material Program Manager in El Segundo, CA. Pays $145.6K–$276.8K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/oe4tej.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | RTX | | **Location** | El Segundo, CA (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $145.6K/yr - $276.8K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 01, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** RTX sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 4 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for RTX. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $172,000 – $228,000 a year (median $194,000). ## Description **Date Posted:** 2026-10-29 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. **Security Clearance Type:** None/Not Required **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. ***This position is contingent upon contract award*.** **What You Will Do** - Lead a space program for Supply Chain as the Material Program Manager, developing, implementing, and optimizing material strategies, plans, and supplier risk‑mitigation activities while effectively communicating status, issues, and recommendations to the program office and functional leadership. - Responsible for leading the development, coordination and execution of all program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. - Coordinate and support supplier engagements, negotiations, to drive coordination with Subcontract Managers. - Support Supply Chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates that align with price to win (PTW) targets. - Support the development and execution of material program plans (MPP), ensuring alignment with overall program objectives. - Support the development and execution of risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives. - Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP). - Track key performance metrics and take proactive steps to resolve program and functional challenges. - Achieve overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program IPT team. - Lead discussions and presentations to all levels of management, senior leadership, and customers. - This role will require you to be on site in our El Segundo, CA facility. - **This position is contingent upon contract award.** **Qualifications You Must Have** - Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum ten (10) years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum seven (7) years’ experience. - Minimum of (8) years’ experience in supplier management, project management, and/or program management, within a Space portfolio. - Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools. **Qualifications We Prefer** - Supervisory experience. - Experience with government regulations (i.e., FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, TINA, etc.). - Experience developing and analyzing performance metrics. - Experience with Proposal and New Business Capture. - Experience with program startup (schedule planning, start-up gate/staffing forecasting) **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. **Learn More & Apply Now!** - **Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.** * **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. * undefined * **Location Info and/or Links:** + **El Segundo, CA**: ***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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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.* **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this [link](http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms ## Skills - Project Management - ITAR Compliance - Manufacturing Resource Planning MRP Software - Program Management - Presentations - Performance Measurement - Price to Win - Supplier Risk Management - DFARS Compliance - Planning - Supplier Management - Negotiation - Permit to Work - Supervisory Skills - Business Development - Presentation Skills - Supply Chain - Coordinating - Leadership - Forecasting - Communication ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Project Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Program Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management/program-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260522 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4000 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260522 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4000 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)