Program Quality Technical Lead

Date Posted:
2026-03-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on 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 an onsite Program Quality Technical Lead (PQTL) to serve within the SPY6 Program. This position requires experience in quality science and the ability to work closely with Engineering and Operations Quality to resolve complex issues in the TRIMM line. The PQTL will oversee FRB events, manage and present the status of complex problems, ensuring that program goals are accomplished while staying compliant to AS9100 requirements. The successful candidate will help safeguard the effective integration and implementation of RTX processes and procedures within the constraints of Raytheon Command Media.

You will have a dynamic mindset and the ability to influence peers and offer creative solutions to complex problems that arise in a full rate production program, ensuring quality product meets on time delivery. You will collaborate closely with all Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Mission Assurance, Operations Quality, and suppliers within the TRIMM line of the SPY6 portfolio. You will also focus on driving a proactive approach and guiding CORE/APQP/Zero engagement with TRIMMs suppliers, who's defects drive significant impact to the program.

This position is an onsite role in Tewksbury MA

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Ensure programmatic and technical risks are identified, contained, and managed throughout each phase of business pursuit and program implementation.
• Engage on both strategic and tactical levels, focusing on quality, cost and schedule performance.
• Develop partnerships with senior managers, IPTs, customers, and quality support functions to define the necessary steps to implement proactive quality strategies.
• Participate in program Failure Review Boards (FRB) and review and work to resolve systemic Failure Review and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) items recognized at the portfolio level.
• Interface with Customer, DCMA and Tech Rep to support both Contractual and FAR-DFAR requirements as well as all technical items. Examples include Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Failure Investigation Team Meetings (FIT) or Test Data reviews on hardware down to the Circuit Card Assembly level.
• Guide and participate in CORE/Zero/APQP projects in both internal work cells and suppliers, driving proactive thinking and preventative results.
• Oversee root cause corrective action (RCCA) and FRACAS activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA.
• Travel to suppliers up to 15% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelors' Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior experience.
• Certification as a Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) apprentice or Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Working experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Working experience leading teams in evaluation of failures, root cause, corrective and preventative action.
• Working experience in providing technical program support for manufacturing and/or design processes.
• Working experience with SAP/PRISM or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) resources.
• Working experience with technical data package review (TDP) and document repository.
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications :

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification and/or Program Management Certification.
• Is Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) champion or another Continuous Improvement Program.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145 and utilizing resources such as PPAP, Key Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA and/or Control Plans.
• Experience with Configuration Control System such as Common Product Data Management (cPDM) and/or Common As-Built System (CABS).
• Experience Reviewing Contracts, FAR-DFAR requirements and/or Statement of Work (SOW) documents
• Experience presenting, reviewing and/or approving changes through a formal Change Control Board (CCB).
• Experience in guiding by influence, with discovery and resolution of issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs and factories.
• Experience translating system requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly and test documentation as well meeting contractual requirements.
• Experience working as an individual contributor and in a team environment.

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.

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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 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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