Coyote Production Expansion Lead

Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M07 ~ 3292 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M07 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 is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as the Coyote Production Expansion Lead, responsible for establishing, maturing, and managing all Counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) production scope at the MCAAP facility. This role is accountable for bringing Coyote Block 2C and Coyote Block 2C+RM effectors into production at MCAAP and managing their ongoing execution. In addition, the role will lead evaluation and planning for Coyote Launcher production capacity expansion, both at MCAAP and alternative sites as required. This position requires close partnership with integrated product teams, functional organizations, and the Coyote and LIDS Program Office to ensure successful production activation and long‑term performance aligned with program cost, schedule, and technical objectives. What You Will Do Lead the activation and transition of production capability for Coyote Block 2C and Block 2C+RM at MCAAP, including readiness activities, qualification, staffing, tooling, test capability, and process establishment. Develop and manage transition schedules, readiness metrics, risk registers, and cross-functional execution plans to support timely production start. Oversee initial build phases, process validation, and rate‑ramp activities to achieve steady-state production. Once active, manage ongoing MCAAP‑based production for Coyote Block 2C and Block 2C+RM, ensuring throughput, quality, staffing, and continuous improvement. Serve as the program’s primary production point of contact for all MCAAP C‑UAS effector manufacturing. Evaluate current Coyote Launcher production capacity to determine constraints, capability gaps, and opportunities for increased throughput. Assess feasibility of expanding launcher production at MCAAP, including facility requirements, capital needs, workforce considerations, and infrastructure suitability. Develop roadmap recommendations 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 required 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. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience. Experience leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing/Operations, and related functions. Experience balancing tec…

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