Posted today
Secret
$86,800 - $165,200
Unspecified
Andover, MA (On-Site/Office)
Date Posted:
2026-03-04
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0
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 Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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.
We are seeking a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) Program Quality Lead (PQL) to serve within the Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) business area primarily supporting DCS (Direct Commercial Sale) programs within the portfolio at our Andover, Massachusetts location.
In this role you will be the primary quality interface for Program Management teams, ensuring the programs meet all Quality and Mission Assurance requirements. This PQL position will be led by the MRAD DCS PQL Sr. Manager.
You will work to ensure the effective implementation of Quality and Mission Assurance requirements by engaging with functional Quality partners, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Contracts, Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain. In this role you will have external interfaces including foreign customers and suppliers. The contracts within this DCS MRAD portfolio include scope across all programmatic lifecycle phases including design & development, production and sustainment. The ideal candidate will have an eagerness to learn, be coachable, able influence across teams, and offer creative approaches to complex problems.
This position is an onsite role in Andover, Massachusetts.
What You Will Do :
Qualifications You Must Have :
Qualifications We Prefer :
What We Offer :
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
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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.
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2026-03-04
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0
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 Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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.
We are seeking a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) Program Quality Lead (PQL) to serve within the Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) business area primarily supporting DCS (Direct Commercial Sale) programs within the portfolio at our Andover, Massachusetts location.
In this role you will be the primary quality interface for Program Management teams, ensuring the programs meet all Quality and Mission Assurance requirements. This PQL position will be led by the MRAD DCS PQL Sr. Manager.
You will work to ensure the effective implementation of Quality and Mission Assurance requirements by engaging with functional Quality partners, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Contracts, Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain. In this role you will have external interfaces including foreign customers and suppliers. The contracts within this DCS MRAD portfolio include scope across all programmatic lifecycle phases including design & development, production and sustainment. The ideal candidate will have an eagerness to learn, be coachable, able influence across teams, and offer creative approaches to complex problems.
This position is an onsite role in Andover, Massachusetts.
What You Will Do :
- Become a Quality POC for the program teams focused on quality, technical, and financial performance, and compliance to Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.
- Execute on both a strategic and tactical level as you focus on quality, cost and schedule performance.
- Review program contractual requirements relevant to quality then develop and implement Program Quality Plans to flow down for program execution.
- Develop and Monitor program performance metrics to maintain program health, driving Continuous Improvement Efforts.
- Oversee root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities and FRACAS activities for program and product issues.
- Generate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and support the Estimate at Complete (EAC).
- Support Bid and Proposal activities.
- Initiate CORE (Customer Oriented Result and Excellence) engagements to reduce costs/increase efficiency.
Qualifications You Must Have :
- Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in the areas below;
- Working experience with ISO9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- Working experience guiding teams in failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative action.
- Working experience translating external and internal requirements and command media
- Working experience in providing technical program support for manufacturing and/or 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.
Qualifications We Prefer :
- Experience translating system and contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.
- Experience interfacing directly with customers and creating relationships with program management, cross-functional program leadership, suppliers, customers and government representatives.
- Experience Reviewing Statement of Work (SOW), Corrective Action Requests (CAR)
- Experience facilitating cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g., Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and EACs
- Experience in First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102.
- Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including the following tools: FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and Process Capability Assessments.
- Six Sigma and American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certifications.
- Current Secret Clearance or higher.
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
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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
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