Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-03-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-BBN06 ~ 10 & 50 Moulton St ~ MOULTON B6

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you seeking a pathway to an incredible post-military career in the Aerospace and Defense industry? 

At RTX Corporation, we recognize the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that transitioning military service members bring to the workforce. OurSkillBridgeProgram offers you a unique opportunity to transition into a rewarding career within the aerospace and defense industry, across our renowned business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. 

Join us and become part of a team that is committed to innovation, excellence, and making a global impact. At RTX,you'llfind a supportive environment where your military experience is valued andleveragedto drive transformative projects that shape the future of flight, defense, and connected systems. 

OurSkillBridgeProgram is more than just a job.It'sa pathway to a career where your contributions are seen and celebrated every day. Here,you'llhave the chance to work withcutting-edgetechnology, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that is dedicated to your professional development. 

Are you ready to take your skills to new heights and make a difference on a global scale? Join RTX Corporation through ourSkillBridgeProgram and embark on a journey that goes beyond boundaries. Your future begins here. 

ThisSkillBridgeopportunity is with RTX Corporate - BBN Technologies.

RTX is a provider ofSkillBridgeFellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry.SkillBridgefellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.

To be eligible for a SkillBridge Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be eligible to participate in Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29.
• Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military.
• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.
• Must receive approval from the Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.
• Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location.

Technical Program Manager

This is a position for candidates with research and development (R&D) program management experience. In this role, you will provide key program management support enabling NCT technical staff to deliver innovative solutions to customers in the Cyber, Electronic Warfare, Radio Frequency, and Networking domains. You will help coordinate resources, track progress, facilitate collaboration, and ensure on-time delivery within budget. Your leadership and organizational skills will empower our engineers and scientists to push boundaries and meet critical customer needs.

What You Will Learn

• Exposure to cutting-edge technical work and innovative research.
• Collaborate with a motivated, engaged team of experts pushing boundaries.
• Develop hands-on experience managing complex defense projects.
• Build program management skills through resource coordination and planning, scheduling, and budget oversight.
• Visibility into the end-to-end program lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Interact closely with customers to understand emerging capability needs.
• Contribute to developing solutions that give warfighters a decisive technology edge.
• Strengthen communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Advance your career as a program management professional working with pioneering technologies.

What You Will Do

Training & mentorship opportunities include, but are not limited to:  

• Coordinate extensively across technical and functional support staff to enable on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Translate customer needs and advise technical experts on optimal solutions.
• Monitor spending, staffing, schedules, contracts, purchases, and deliverables.
• Manage schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure execution within cost targets.
• Identify, track, and escalate program risks and issues for mitigation.
• Facilitate collaboration through clear communication and information sharing.
• Employ PM best practices and tools to maintain alignment across complex projects.
• Deliver regular project updates and insights to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead review meetings, inform decision making, and coordinate across project interdependencies.
• Drive achievement of milestones through resource planning and progress tracking.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience planning, staffing, and tracking multi-person projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and financial tracking in Excel.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Confluence and Teams.
• Position may require some amount of overnight travel.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will need a U.S. Security; clearance within 1 year of start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Initiates, prioritizes, and manages multiple tasks and programs effectively.
• Analytical thinker able to synthesize data.
• Resourceful problem-solver able to spot issues.
• Prior experience managing subcontractors.
• Eager learner focused on continuous PM skills development.
• Collaborative team player passionate about technology.
• Experience managing subcontractors and consultants.
• Skilled at project scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Experience in research and development of Cyber, EW, RF or Networking capabilities.

What We Offer

• SkillBridgeFellows are not eligible for any employee benefits, however they may be available upon conversion to full-time. 

Learn More & Apply Now

• At RTX, the world 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• 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.

#SkillBridge 

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.

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.

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