Advanced System Program Quality Lead

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 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: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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. Raytheon Airborne Spectrum Dominance is seeking an experienced Advanced Systems Program Quality Lead to implement and guide quality and mission assurance on program(s) including customer quality flow-down of requirements throughout the proposal and program execution. The selected professional will ensure the quality of RTX suppliers, products and processes are compliant with internal, customer and industry standards. The selected team member will act as the voice of the customer to autonomously assure mission results and success. This is an on-site position in El Segundo, CA . What You Will Do : As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in driving quality, operational excellence, and program success. Your responsibilities will include: Act as a Quality Leader: Serve as the primary point of contact for quality on the assigned program(s). You will interface across functions within the program(s), key suppliers, and customers to ensure technical quality, financial performance, and compliance with RTX procedures and contractual requirements. Drive Strategic and Tactical Success: Collaborate closely with program teams to focus on quality, cost, and schedule performance. Provide early engagement and strategic insights to influence outcomes and deliver value to our programs. Build Strong Partnerships: Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), customers, and program support functions. Work together to implement proactive quality strategies that reinforce RTX as the provider of choice. Champion Continuous Improvement: Oversee the adoption and application of our Customer Oriented Results & Excellence (CORE) Operating System. Apply its tools and concepts to continuously improve business outcomes, program execution, and process implementation. Guide Problem-Solving Initiatives: Take ownership of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Review and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities. Ensure systemic issues are addressed through comprehensive RCCA to improve product quality and performance. Oversee Quality in Execution: Monitor quality performance in a production lab environment, overseeing issue resolution and delivering innovative solutions to meet customer expectations. Enable Product Excellence: Collaborate with ASD Design Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to develop robust product maturation and transition strategies. Drive the implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA), and Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) to support s…

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