Program Quality Lead

Date Posted:

2026-03-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WH ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING H BLDG

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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. 

We are looking for a Program Quality Lead who will support both CUAS (Coyote Missiles, MFRFS radars and HEL) and SMGBAD special projects (Stinger, NSAMS, NGSRI, IFPIC). In this role, you'll drive a robust quality culture, practices, and partnership efforts.

This is an on-site position in McKinney, TX with frequent travel to Tucson, AZ (20-50%).

What You Will Do:

• You will develop and monitor quality metrics to drive proactive continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with integrated teams to enforce process rigor.
• You will monitor quality metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with integrated teams to enforce process rigor. 
• You will primarily focus on Quality metrics improvement, transition to production activities, Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and other APQP activities. 
• You will work as part of the QA Team, conducting day-to-day Quality Assurance activities whilst engaging with key stakeholders across the organization.
• You will be responsible for ensuring reviews and assessments of program performance are performed, including technical assessments of systems, lessons learned, technology, and programmatic (cost, schedule, and risks and/or defects) practices assuring Quality management System (QMS) processes are defined and implemented.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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

• Six Sigma, Lean, and / or American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications
• Experienced team player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvement.
• Experience with Quality Metrics development
• Experience Reviewing Statement of Work (SOW), Corrective Action Requests (CAR)
• Experience interfacing directly with customers
• Experience applying judgement and resolution-making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention.
• Experience in risk mitigation and opportunity management.
• Experience comprehending and translating system requirements and contractual requirements, ensuring full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.
• Experience using interpersonal skills, working with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing).
• Experience in First Article Inspections per AS9102.
• Experience using performance to cost, schedule, and technical performance including Cost Accounting Methodologies (Earned Value).

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.

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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: 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 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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