Advanced Materials Associate Director, Program and Capture Management

Date Posted: 2026-09-10 | Location: Andover, MA (also possible sites: McKinney, TX; Arlington, VA; Tucson, AZ; Portsmouth, RI) | Role Type: Onsite | Security Clearance: Active Secret required; ability to obtain Top Secret after start.

About the role

Raytheon’s Advanced Technology Business Unit is seeking a technically strong Program/Capture Manager, Associate Director to lead both capture and execution of Advanced Materials research and development programs for customers such as DARPA, AFRL, and ONR. The role is part of the Advanced Materials and Technology Transition (AMTT) Mission Area, responsible for identifying, shaping, and driving winning proposals and delivering ceramic, metallic, and composite enabling technology programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams in developing concepts and solutions that address customer‑identified technology needs and warfighter capability gaps.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in creating compelling white papers and developing winning proposals.
• Lead program teams in the successful execution of technology‑focused contracts.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with customers, competitors, industry partners, and government organizations to gather business intelligence and shape winning teams.
• Develop and lead internal investment projects, including Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and capital initiatives, to strengthen new business opportunities and program execution.
• Support the AMTT Director in developing and executing strategy, meeting financial commitments, and managing budgets.
• Support the AMTT Director with internal and external communications, reviews, and business reporting.
• Mentor, coach, and train employees across multiple functions to foster an innovative, flexible, and high‑performing team environment.
• Maintain a Raytheon presence at key technical conferences and meetings.
• Travel as required to support customers, partners, and program objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 12 years of chemical or materials engineering experience.
• Experience in capture management and/or managing technology development programs.
• Experience creating advanced materials research and development projects.
• Established relationships or network with U.S. Government R&D organizations, Federally Funded R&D Centers (FFRDCs), industry, and/or academic technical and programmatic leaders.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance after start.
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Recognized subject‑matter expertise and leadership in materials science or a related field.
• Strong time‑management skills with ability to prioritize and deliver results across multiple concurrent efforts.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to direct, influence, motivate, and guide team members.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary CRAD environment, including new business capture, proposal development, technology evaluation, program management, and technical contribution.
• Experience securing Intellectual Property for emerging technologies.
• Experience with advanced ceramic, composites, and metal technologies, and familiarity with U.S. Government and industry organizations, test facilities, and associated assets.
• Experience in advanced materials processing, characterization, and maturation for next‑generation advanced technology systems.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (or ability to obtain).

Pay

Salary range: $157,200 USD – $298,800 USD (estimate representing all experience levels; final offer considers role, function, experience, location, education, and key skills).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Relocation assistance.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance and business factors).