Program Quality Engineer II, Woburn, MA

RTX•Woburn, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Program Quality Lead, Quality & Mission Assurance, for the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) Program. The role is based in Woburn, Massachusetts, on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of working in the office weekly. The GBRD program is part of Raytheon’s Ground Based Sensors product group and supports a multi-billion-dollar book of business. The position supports a collaborative quality culture and the implementation of strategic quality improvements across the program. Working with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain, the role contributes to proposal and capture strategy, startup planning, New Product Introduction, manufacturing readiness, transition to production, and program execution. It serves as a Quality & Mission Assurance interface for internal and external customers and suppliers, helping ensure program requirements are implemented and coordinating relevant in-country and site requirements. The position may require 10–15% domestic and international business travel. It requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing U.S. government security clearance after the first day of employment. The role is designated hybrid, with the onsite/offsite schedule determined in partnership with the leader. Relocation is not offered. The listed salary range is $75,800–$144,200 USD.

Requirements

Typically requires a STEM degree and two years of manufacturing, quality, or design engineering experience in the defense industry.
Experience with requirements compliance under ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Experience managing customer interfaces, such as acquisition customers, program offices, or the Defense Contract Management Agency.
Experience with technical failure investigations, developing corrective action plans, and/or participating in a failure review board.
Experience in design, production, and/or sustainment phases of a program lifecycle in a related production discipline, such as operations, supply chain, engineering, or quality.
U.S. citizenship; the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required. An active and existing clearance is required after day one.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (approximately 10–15%).

Nice To Haves

Active and transferable final U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Master’s or advanced STEM degree.
American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
Six Sigma, Lean, or Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Champion certification or higher.
Experience with Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM).
Experience managing a geographically diverse team in a global environment.
Experience in design and development within systems, electrical or mechanical hardware, supplier engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
Experience deploying New Product Introduction elements and APQP practices (such as DFMEA, KC, PFD, and PFMEA) on development programs.
Experience with DoD acquisition processes and contracting vehicles.
Experience with contract flow and compliance.
Experience working with cross-functional and cross-disciplined teams at all levels.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional and supplier partners to achieve business goals.
Track record of driving initiatives and delivering business solutions that reduce operating costs, maximize profit, and optimize customer satisfaction.
Leadership by example, strong mentorship aptitude, and a collaborative and innovative approach.
Experience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or similar gate management processes.
Experience executing contracts or projects within cost, schedule, and technical performance constraints, including cost accounting methodologies and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification.
Experience estimating and bidding new business proposals, including Basis of Estimate writing and approval certification.

Responsibilities

Support development of the technical and management baseline early in pursuit, balancing technical performance, schedule, quality, and affordability.
Ensure quality scope, plans, and budgets are included in program estimates and proposals.
Engage with program teams and customers on quality, cost, schedule, and early quality involvement, providing Quality & Mission Assurance value.
Execute strategic and tactical Quality & Mission Assurance plans at the program level to enable program execution and support on-time delivery.
Support technical and process risk and opportunity management to facilitate successful program and contract performance.
Maintain the quality of delivered products and services; manage quality risks, uncertainties, and opportunities; and help resolve customer expectations and relationships related to Quality & Mission Assurance.
Act as a Quality & Mission Assurance interface with the program, customers, and Integrated Product Teams.
Conduct business responsibilities related to resourcing, technical quality, financial performance, Raytheon procedures, and contractual requirements.
Build effective relationships with internal and external customers and influence stakeholders across multiple levels.
Serve as the Quality & Mission Assurance liaison on requirements definition, technical quality, and program implementation decisions.
Use continuous improvement methodologies to identify opportunities and facilitate improvements to processes and command media.
Support Root Cause Corrective Action and Failure Review and Corrective Action System activities for systemic issues and extensive corrective action.
Apply statistical process controls to special processes and key product characteristics to help ensure products meet end-item performance requirements and mission assurance objectives.
Support quality performance and scope responsibilities in financial Estimate at Completion reviews and overall Quality Estimate at Completion planning.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions