Program Quality & Mission Assurance Associate

Date Posted:

2026-04-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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. 

Are you ready for a challenging new opportunity? Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a Program Quality & Mission Assurance Associate position at our Andover, MA location.

You will implement and develop processes to deliver compliant systems and specific customer quality flow down requirements throughout program lifecycles.  You will be responsible for supporting programs ensuring that quality requirements are developed using approved development processes and procedures.  Additionally, you will create or tailor existing planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements to the program teams and supply base.  This position will support the LADS Quality & Mission Assurance Executive Director with frequent engagement with the executive leadership team.

This is an Onsite role in Andover, MA

What You Will Do:

• Represent Program Quality on a program or project leadership team.
• Support the communication of program goals, targets, requirements and customer feedback.
• Assist in providing program direction to ensure quality tasking is accomplished within budget, on time and as defined in program planning.
• Prepare, collect, analyze and maintain MA metrics.
• Establish customer relations and process and validate customer corrective action requests.
• Assess impact of potential customer escapes.
• Co-chair Program Corrective Action Board (CAB) to meet measures and metrics from stakeholder reviews.
• Ensure autonomous reviews and assessments of program performance are performed, including self-guided technical assessments of systems engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), lessons learned, technology, production and programmatic (cost, schedule, and risks) practices assuring Quality Management System (QMS) processes are defined and implemented.
• Review the Engineering program documentation, including specifications, requirements, specification control drawings, altered item drawings, assembly drawings, test plans, procedures, instructions and standard operating procedures prior to release for correctness to technical standards.
• Act as the voice of the customer to autonomously assure mission results. 

 
Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of eight (8) years prior relevant experience:
  • Relevant experience is work in Quality, Engineering, Operations, and/or Program Management.
• Experience applying to Quality Management Systems IS09001 and AS9100.
• Work experience utilizing Industry and Government Mission Assurance Requirements and Standards.
• Performance improvement and/or problem mitigation experience using metrics for predictive or proactive actions / corrections.
• Experience in supporting External and Internal Quality System or Product/Process audits.
• 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:

• Prior experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry.
• ASQ Quality Certification.
• Past experience managing direct reports
• Experience using environmental laboratory control practices.
• Working experience of Raytheon RCAS or a proven close- loop corrective action system.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with program management, cross-functional program leadership, suppliers, customers and government representatives.
• Experience collaborating with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
• Experience using verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with systems engineering, reliability and system safety requirements.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 

Check us out online:  RTX YouTube Channel

A relocation package is not offered for this opportunity.

Learn more & apply now!

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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