Senior Product Owner in SAFe Environment-

Date Posted:

2026-11-03



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808



Position Role Type:

Hybrid



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: Top 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.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Are you a strategic thinker eager to influence Agile projects at Raytheon? We have an exciting opportunity as a Senior Product Owner in our Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in the Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in Tucson, AZ. As a Senior Product Owner, you'll be the vital bridge between our Agile teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of key business capabilities. You'll work with Product Management to transform broad business objectives into a clear vision and actionable development targets for enhancing Raytheon’s digital business thread and capability portfolio landscape. Your role will involve defining and managing the product backlog, prioritizing tasks, clarifying project details for the development team, and delivering solutions that meet business needs. These solutions focus on optimizing and scaling our business to meet demand, resulting in enabling more predictive insights and data-driven decisions for improved speed and efficiency. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you'll be regularly interfacing with team members and business stakeholders. Join us to drive technological innovation at Raytheon to improve our ability to deliver for all of those who defend us.

What will you do:

• Lead as a Product Owner one or more Agile project teams following the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Collaborate with product management, business owners, stakeholders, customers, architects and software developers to translate complex business opportunities into actionable development feature objectives.
• Manage and regularly maintain a prioritized product backlog.
• Ensure user stories are clear, well-defined and meet acceptance criteria.
• Validate, accept, and report on delivered work items.
• Be an active participant, contributor, and promoter for SAFe ceremonies, including program increment planning, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Communicate and present to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to best practices, guidelines, training, and knowledge-sharing in collaboration with peers to maintain and build upon a best in business Product Owner community.
• Work with stakeholders to guide and support teams in integrating risk management processes and needs into application development.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience working as an Agile Product Owner or Product Manager supporting program projects.
• Experience in technical and product management leadership.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Certified Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience supporting execution using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Experience with agile planning/management tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Experience with risk management practices.
• Experience leading in a technical or software development environment.
• Documented results supporting collaborative analysis and problem-solving.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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