CUAS Capacity Expansion Director

Position

Capacity Expansion Director – Counter Unmanned Aerial Defense (C-UAS)

McKinney, TX – 2501 W University Dr, Wing A, Bldg

U.S. citizenship required. Active DoD Secret clearance must be obtained prior to the start date.

• Develop a comprehensive capacity expansion plan for the CUAS portfolio, coordinating with the CUAS Leadership team.
• Work with RTX Government Relations, DoW Acquisition & Sustainment, and Personnel & Readiness to explore workforce pilot programs and secure government funding.
• Integrate and expand the REL factory in the UAE and manage future international expansion initiatives.
• Conduct strategic assessments to determine investment paths, including supplier, RTX, and customer investment, design changes, and quality/requirement relaxation.
• Interface with internal and geographically dispersed teams to ensure clear and consistent communication.
• Plan and execute rapid capacity increases at the CUAS supply base.
• Align priorities and provide direction while actively managing risk, cost savings, and schedule mitigation.
• Facilitate goal‑alignment activities, including participation in the annual strategic plan, flow‑down, catch‑ball, and control tower.
• Travel to customers, suppliers, and DEO teams to communicate vision and drive execution.
• Lead research, analysis, and leadership initiatives to align with business objectives.
• Provide multidisciplinary team leadership, conduct internal/external program reviews, prepare proposals, manage suppliers, and report program status.
• Direct program task elements—engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, contracts, finance, and administrative functions—to meet gate review and financial requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience OR advanced degree with 12 years of experience.
• PMX Level 3 or higher certification.
• Prior P&L experience across the full program life cycle.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Six Sigma (CORE) Expert or PM Certification Level 3 preferred.
• Program management experience in multiple phases of product development.

• Competitive salary range: $186,200 – $353,800 USD.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.
• Onsite role in McKinney, TX. Relocation assistance is not available.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable law.