Quality & Mission Assurance Lead

RTX • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RTX is seeking an experienced Quality & Mission Assurance Lead for its Radio Frequency Solutions Sub Strategic Business Unit, part of the Advanced Products and Solutions Strategic Business Unit. The role is based onsite in El Segundo, California. The lead promotes a culture of quality, drives strategic improvements, and leads direct and indirect reports. As the primary QMA interface for the program, customers, and suppliers, the lead ensures effective implementation of QMA requirements and oversight across program phases.

The role oversees quality of delivered products and services, manages program risks and opportunities, provides technical and compliance guidance, and develops QMA plans to support execution and on-time delivery. It also advances continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions, integrates quality requirements into estimates and proposals, and supports first article inspection reports and quality monitoring.

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret clearance are required; the posting states that an active and existing clearance is required after day one. The stated salary range is $145,600–$276,800. Eligible applicants may receive benefits and may be eligible for annual incentive compensation, subject to position and program terms.

Requirements

• Typically, a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of quality or engineering experience within the defense industry, or at least 7 years with an advanced degree.
• At least 6 years of customer interface management experience, including interactions with Acquisitioned Customers and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Experience with manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industry technical standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or AS9102.
• Experience interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bills of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines, and tool control.
• Experience developing and using quality metrics for root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• The posting specifies that an active and existing security clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Certification in Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or similar.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification.
• Experience with bid and proposal efforts, including establishing cost estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Experience in other functional areas such as engineering, supplier engineering, or operations.
• Experience solving business and technical problems.
• Familiarity with contract flow and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading initiatives that reduce operating costs, improve profitability, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Quality & Mission Assurance interface for program teams, customers, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
• Develop and lead a team of Quality Program Leads to support program execution and deliverables.
• Oversee the quality of delivered products and services, managing risks, uncertainties, and opportunities while addressing customer expectations.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to establish effective relationships and influence decision-making across multiple levels.
• Provide guidance and leadership on technical quality, financial performance, and compliance matters.
• Develop and implement strategic and tactical QMA plans to support program execution and ensure on-time delivery.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives for processes and command media, using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure quality requirements are integrated into program estimates and proposals and oversee their consistent application.
• Support first article inspection reports, quality monitoring, and short- and long-term root cause corrective actions in a cross-functional environment.

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 terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior