Director, Digital Platform & Automation, Hybrid, El Segundo CA

The Platform & Automation Leader is responsible for driving accelerated value delivery for program work environment (PWE), software tool chain and storage and data protection solutions leveraging strategically aligned, automated and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant digital services. This role leads a team in the design and advancement of scalable, secure, and compliant solutions with the goal of providing standardized computing environments and software solutions at business pace and scale while maximizing productivity and minimizing cost and downtime.

This leader will partner closely with program leadership, Digital Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Leads, Engineering, Global Security Services and other business and enterprise stakeholders to ensure solutions meet or exceed mission needs while maintaining cybersecurity and Authority To Operate readiness expectations that are architecturally compliant, performant, cost effective and sustainable. This leader will also play a key role in shaping, defining and influencing Speed To Program (STP) capability roadmaps and technology modernization while ensuring solutions are consistently delivered with quality, efficiency, speed, and resilience.

What You Will Do:

• Lead 85+ digital technologists in transforming Speed to Program initiatives into a persistent, institutionalized capability offering while driving solution development, services integration, and continuous improvement across 13 distinct technology domains
• Acts as key partner to execution-ready platforms such as the Distributed Collaboration Environment (DCE), Cruiseline, and Modern Software Factory along with other key capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence (eg. GenAI, AI Factory)
• Partner with SBUs, Enterprise Services, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, align priorities, and ensure solutions meet operational, compliance, and strategic business objectives
• Develop and maintain secure, compliant solutions that support RMF requirements for ATO and accreditation, maintain cybersecurity controls, and enable inspection-readiness expectations
• Drive creation of reusable solution components, standard builds, and reference designs to simplify deployment and sustainment
• Scale platform-level development, integration and automation to reduce cycle time, radically improve productivity, and enhance user experience
• Oversee the full lifecycle of solutions - from concept design through deployment and operational sustainment
• Enhance storage and data protection capabilities to deliver resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient services aligned with enterprise data protection strategies
• Accountable to develop, measure, and report KPIs/OKRs related to solution reliability, deployment velocity, compliance maturity, and user adoption
• Establish governance frameworks and documentation practices to ensure solution artifacts and compliance evidence are accurate and maintained
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across technical teams
• This role is hybrid with required weekly presence in our El Segundo, CA location with Occasional to frequent travel to our other Domestic US sites as business needs dictate (Tucson, AZ; North TX, MA, CO, and our other locations)., * 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.
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• Relocation Eligibility - Relocation eligible if the applicant meets company policy criteria., * Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
• This position is classified as: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility

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.

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, * Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 12 years’ experience.

• Experience managing, developing and/or delivering digital products and services across multiple technology domains
• Experience in automation, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, engineering standards, software delivery, reference architecture development, enterprise platforms, storage, and data protection technologies.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated or federal environments.
• Strong understanding of RMF, ATO processes, and cybersecurity compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior business leaders and executives
• Strong leadership in driving transformational thinking and setting culture in a highly dynamic work environment
• Ability to influence across changing customer requirements and operating environments while driving excellence in service delivery.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Architect, ITIL, or similar.
• Background in enterprise-scale service delivery or integrated product teams.
• Experience with enterprise automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines)
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud and on-prem integration patterns
• Background in enterprise-scale delivery, architecture, or integrated product
• Experience in leading multi-disciplined highly technical teams

The salary range for this role is 204,800 USD - 389,200 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.

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.