Quality & Mission Assurance Lead onsite Tucson, AZ

Date Posted:
2026-08-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M13 ~ 3601 E Britannia Dr ~ BRITANNIA M13
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'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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional for our Stinger Program Associate Director, Quality & Mission Assurance Lead onsite in Tucson, AZ

This Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA) Lead in Tucson, AZ will serve as the interface for the program, customers and suppliers, ensuring the effective implementation of all the QMA requirements of the program, and providing oversight and coordination to the in-country supplier quality managers supporting program requirements. This business may include some industrial participation, both co-development and co-production, domestic and International.

Short & Medium-Range Ground Based Air Defense (SMGBAD) Sub Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) is part of the Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This strategic portfolio provides proven capabilities to our customers worldwide.

You will be responsible for promoting and executing a thorough quality mindset, practices, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. You will oversee implementation of strategic quality improvements in the program and will eventually develop a team of direct and indirect reports.

What You Will Do:

• Engage on both strategic and tactical levels, focusing on quality, cost and schedule performance, early engagement, influencing and providing differentiating quality value to program teams and customers.
• Develop and grow a team of Quality Program Leads.
• Prime QMA interface with the program, customers, and supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Responsible for guidance, leadership, and support on all matters pertaining to technical quality and financial performance, and compliance to Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.
• Establish effective relationships with internal and external customers with the ability to manage and influence across multiple levels of stakeholders.
• Responsible for quality of delivered products and services to our customers, management of quality risks, uncertainties and opportunities, leadership in resolution of customer expectations and relationships related to QMA.
• Primary QMA liaison on all matters pertaining to requirements, definitions, technical quality, and program implementation decisions.
• Develop and implement strategic and tactical QMA plans that will directly affect the programs execution and influence on time delivery.
• Identify and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives for processes and command media using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation skills.
• Assuring inclusion of quality requirements, planning, and consistency for program estimates and proposals.
• Responsible for effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Review and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA.
• Facilitate the application of statistical process controls to special processes and key product characteristics to ensure products meet end item performance requirements and mission assurance objectives.
• Accountable for quality performance and scope responsibility to financial Estimate and Completion (EAC) Reviews and overall Quality EAC planning.

What You Will Learn:

• Within 6 months of hire, must obtain Raytheon's Basis of Estimates (BOE) Certification.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
  • Relevant experience is quality or engineering experience within the defense industry.
• Minimum 6 years' customer interface management experience (i.e., Acquisitioned Customers, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)).
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification and experience with earned value (EV) performance-to-cost, schedule, and technical performance - including working experience with cost accounting methodologies.
• Experience establishing cost estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOE).
• Experience in both production and design phases of a program to include experience in a related production discipline (e.g. operations, supply chain, engineering, or quality).
• 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:

• Master's or Advanced Degree is a plus.
• Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Certification or other continuous improvement methodology required.
• American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification.
• Experience leading a geographically dispersed team.
• Experience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or similar gate management process.
• Experience in other functional area such as engineering, supplier engineering, or operations.
• Working experience in solving both business and technical problems.
• Documented experience with successful international assignments.
• Working experience interfacing closely with foreign national customers.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of contract flow and compliance.
• Proven ability to effectively influence both cross-functional and supplier partners to achieve business goals.
• Experienced functional leader managing a > $30M budget while supporting a > $1B program.
• Successful track record of leading initiatives and delivering business solutions that result in reduced operating costs, maximized profit, and optimum customer satisfaction.
• A leader that exemplifies leading by example, strong mentorship aptitude who fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.

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.

Relocation is not offered for this opportunity.

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This role is designated as 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.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of War, 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

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The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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