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Senior Program Quality Lead

RTX

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$124,000 - $250,000
Unspecified
Andover, MA (On-Site/Office)

Date Posted:
2025-12-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA600: Andover, MA 366 Lowell St 366 Lowell Street , Andover, MA, 01810-5423 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

The LTAMDS (Lower Tier Air Missile Defense Sensor) Senior Program Quality Lead (PQL) in Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS), will support the LTAMDS International Customer(s) base, offset obligations, and associated development work to aid deliveries as an on-site employee at our Andover, MA location. You will promote and execute with a quality mindset, share knowledge, and collaborate. You will assist in implementation of Mission Area strategic quality improvements across contracts with oversight CONUS (Continental Unites States) and OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States).

This role will work to ensure the effective implementation of Quality and Mission Assurance requirements of the programs, and interface with US Government Customers, Suppliers and our internal and international Raytheon Quality team. The LTAMDS portfolio includes contracts in all Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) phases, including design and development, production, and sustainment.

This is an onsite role in Andover, MA.

What You Will Do :
  • Program Quality Lead experience with Proposal experience, BOEs (Basis Of Estimates), Earned Value Management System (EVMS), and R&Os (Risk & Opportunity).
  • Interface with the program quality teams, programs, customers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting technical quality and financial performance, and compliance to Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.
  • Closely interface with external and internal customers and key partners to establish effective relationships.
  • Must have the ability to manage and impact across multiple levels of stakeholders, as it is vital to the success of this role.
  • Responsible for:
    • Quality of delivered products and services to our customers, stakeholders of quality risks, uncertainties and opportunities, key team members in resolution of customer expectations and relationships related to Mission Assurance and Quality.
    • Developing and implementing strategic and tactical Mission Assurance plans that will closely affect the programs' implementation and influence.
    • Improving processes or systems using conceptual reasoning, and interpretation skills. Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and information is typically difficult to obtain.
  • Assuring inclusion of quality requirements, planning, and consistency for program proposals and subsequent management of the quality budget.
  • Monitor / lead root cause corrective action (RCCA) and FRACAS activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA.
  • Driving initiatives to reduce program costs mitigating Program Risks and capturing Opportunity.
  • Implementation of APQP (AS9145) as applicable.
  • Experience in design development through POD (Proof of Design/POM Proof of Manufacturing).
  • Establishing manufacturing readiness strategies and executing OCONUS.


Qualifications You Must Have :
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of engineering experience.
  • Working experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
  • Working experience with performance to cost, schedule, and technical performance including Cost Accounting Methodologies (Earned Value).
  • Working experience in providing technical program assistance for manufacturing and design processes.
  • 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.


Qualification We Prefer :
  • Six Sigma, Lean, CORE, or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification.
  • Active U.S. security clearance.
  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification.
  • Experience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or similar gate management processes.
  • Experience in other functional areas such as engineering, supplier engineering, or operations.
  • Experience establishing cost estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
  • Experience using verbal and written communications and networking skills to work with upper management and customers.
  • Hands-on experience in solving both business and technical problems.
  • Experienced team player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvement.
  • Experience as a leader
  • Experience in contract flow and compliance.
  • Experience using engineering processes, change management, and part selection


What We Offer :
  • Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
  • Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.


Additional Information:

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.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location:

Andover, Massachusetts

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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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