Senior Program Quality Lead

Date Posted:

2026-03-28

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, mission, and purpose – deliver for all of those who defend all of us. 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 Senior Program Quality Lead to join the Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) team primarily supporting Foreign Military Sale (FMS) National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) programs with end-users in Europe and the Middle East.

As the primary quality interface for customers, you will ensure the program meets all Quality & Mission Assurance requirements. This includes coordinating with Program Managers, functional partners and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support contracts through all phases of program lifecycle including bid & proposal, design & development, manufacturing & test, as well as sell-off & sustainment. You will develop and monitor quality metrics to drive proactive continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with IPTs. The ideal candidate is an experienced quality professional who can join a high performing team to support a portfolio of currently awarded and soon-to-be awarded contracts.

This is an on-site position in Andover, MA.

What You Will Do:

• Engage on both strategic and tactical levels, focusing on quality, cost and schedule performance.
• Develop partnerships with senior leaders, IPTs, quality support functions and customers to define the necessary steps to implement proactive quality strategies.
• Generate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and support the Estimate at Complete (EAC) as the Quality Lead.
• Lead Customer Oriented Result and Excellence (CORE) and Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) projects to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Monitor / Lead root cause investigation and FRACAS activities for systemic issues to ensure robust corrective action is taken.
• Drive issue resolution to ensure the program delivers the right product at the right time.
• This position requires some domestic and international travel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Working experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Working experience leading teams in failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative action.
• 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:

• Experienced team player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvement.
• Experience reviewing Statements of Work (SOW) and Corrective Action Requests
• Experience interfacing directly with customers including the United States Government on DoD and/or FMS contracts.
• Experience presenting, reviewing and/or approving changes through a formal Change Control Board.
• Experience exercising judgement and applying resolution-making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention.
• Experience in risk mitigation and opportunity management.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification.
• Experience comprehending and translating system requirements and contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.
• Experience applying interpersonal skills and working with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams in system improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)
• Experienced user of Process Re-invention Integrating Systems for Manufacturing (PRISM) and/or SAP.
• Experience in First Article Inspections per AS9102.

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: Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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.ht 

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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