Patriot Program Quality Lead

Date Posted:

2026-06-10



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

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.

The Patriot Program Quality Lead (PQL) in Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS), will support the European Command (EUCOM) program area at our Tewksbury, MA location.  Responsibilities include promoting and executing with a quality mindset, quality practices, knowledge sharing, and supporting customer partnership. This Individual should have a strong quality mindset, proficient communication skills and the ability to lead teams and collaborate across multiple functions to support the EUCOM program area as a member of the Program Leadership Team (PLT).

The successful candidate will proactively engage with the product line and work in partnership with Program Leadership, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Operations and the Quality team. You will work to ensure the effective implementation of Quality and Mission Assurance requirements of the programs, and occasionally interface with U.S. Government Customers, Foreign Customers, and Suppliers.  You will facilitate proactive engagement across our factories and suppliers that assist the Global Patriot portfolio, implement quality processes to reduce overall product lifecycle cost and risk.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, proactive review of program contract requirements, Continuous Improvement activities, and measurement of financial performance. 

This is an on-site position in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

What You Will Do:

• Interface with the program quality teams, Program Leadership Teams, suppliers, customers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure technical, quality, and financial performance and compliance to Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.

• Proactively review program contract requirements to meet and influence customer needs.

• Closely interface with external and internal customers and key partners to establish effective relationships.

• Must have the ability to manage and impact across multiple levels of stakeholders, as it is vital to the success of this role.

• You will be responsible for:

  • Delivered products and services to our customers, stakeholders of quality risks, uncertainties and opportunities, key team members in resolution of customer expectations and relationships related to Quality and Mission Assurance (QMA).

  • Developing and implementing strategic and tactical Mission Assurance plans that will closely affect the programs’ implementation and influence.

  • Improving processes or systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation skills. Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and information is typically difficult to obtain.

• Assuring inclusion of quality requirements, planning, and consistency for program proposals and subsequent management of the quality budget.

• Monitor / lead root cause corrective action (RCCA) and FRACAS activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA.  Identify when such activities are warranted.

• Generation of new Cost of Quality (CoQ) projects to reduce costs on the program.

• Implement APQP as applicable.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (8) years of engineering experience.

• Working experience within a Quality Division at a commercial, defense, or aerospace company

• Working experience with performance to cost, schedule, and technical performance including Cost Accounting Methodologies (Earned Value).

• 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:

• Working experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.

• Six Sigma, Lean, CORE, or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification.

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification. 

• Experience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or similar gate management process and Risk & Opportunity management.

• Experience with developing effective relationships both in cross-functional teams but also with external partners.

• Passionate, high-energy, self-starting team player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvement.

• Meaningful leader that exhibits presence and influence.

 What We Offer:

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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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

Location:

Tewksbury, Massachusetts

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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