Senior Patriot Program Quality Lead

Date Posted:
2026-04-06
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-PA-CHAMBERSBURG-4750-CUST ~ 4750 Technology Ave ~ TECHNOLOGY (External Site)
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 RTX, the world 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Senior Patriot Program Quality Lead (PQL) in Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS), will assist US and/or foreign programs within the portfolio and work as an On-Site employee at Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD). This role supports Missile and BMC4I Product line. Responsibilities include promoting and executing with a meaningful strong mindset, practices, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. This individual will assist in implementation of Mission Area strategic quality improvements across contracts. This Individual should have a strong quality mindset, proficient communication skills and the ability to lead teams and collaborate across multiple functions to support all Patriot programs.

This role will work to ensure the effective implementation of Quality and Mission Assurance requirements of the programs, and interface with US Government Customers, Foreign Customers, Suppliers and our internal Raytheon Quality team. The Patriot portfolio includes contracts in all RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) phases, including design and development, production, and sustainment.

This is an Onsite role at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, PA

What You Will Do :

• Interface with the program quality teams, programs, customers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), aiding technical quality and financial performance, and compliance to Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.
• Prepare hardware for sell off and present hardware to Customer.
• 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 significant conceptualization, 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 / oversee root cause corrective action (RCCA) and FRACAS activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA.
• Generation of new Cost of Quality (CoQ) projects to reduce costs on the program.
• Implement APQP as applicable.

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree 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/or design processes.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications 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).
• Experienced user of verbal and written communication 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.
• Experienced leader who can demonstrate presence and influence.
• Experienced in contract flow and compliance.

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:

On Site: 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 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:

Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD), Chambersburg, PA

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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