Advanced System Program Quality Lead

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Advanced Systems Program Quality Lead to guide quality and mission assurance on large programs in El Segundo, CA. The role interfaces across functions, suppliers, and customers to ensure technical quality and contractual compliance.

You will champion continuous improvement, oversee RCCA/FRACAS, and drive product excellence from design through production, ensuring customer success and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with RCCA and FRACAS processes and problem solving.
• Experience with drawings, GD&T and specifications.
• Active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
• Familiarity with NASA and DoD NSS criteria.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality contact for assigned RTX program(s).
• Drive strategic and tactical quality improvements across teams and suppliers.
• Maintain CORE OPerating System adoption and continuous improvement across programs.
• Lead RCCA/FRACAS activities to resolve systemic issues.
• Collaborate with design, operations and supply chain for product maturation and transitions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

GD&T

RCCA/FRACAS

APQP

NASA/DoD criteria

ISO 9001/AS9100

Job description

Date Posted:2026-10-01Country: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 1At 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 successful transitions to production.
• Ensure Customer Success: Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring mission success by addressing their needs and delivering exceptional results.
• Support Documentation and Compliance: Participate in program document reviews, approvals, and verifications to maintain high-quality standards and compliance.
• Maintain Program Access: Obtain and maintain additional program access as required to ensure seamless program execution.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in risk and opportunity management, assessment, mitigation, and capture.
• Experience with drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience working with Nonconforming Material Boards and/or Failure Review Boards (MRB/FRB).
• Experience in root cause corrective actions (RCCAs) and applying quality methodology and tools.
• Proven experience interfacing and communicating with internal and external customers, as well as suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience of NASA and DoD/National Security Space (NSS) criteria.
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• CORE Champion, Industry Six Sigma, Green Belt Certification, or a similar certification.
• Experience with estimating and new business proposals, including Basis of Estimate (BOE) Certification.
• Experience with factory systems and software such as PRISM, SAP, and CMES.
• Experience in using tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience reviewing Statement of Work (SOW), Corrective Action Requests (CAR).
• Experience presenting, reviewing and/or approving changes through a formal Change Control Board (CCB).
• Experience interfacing directly with customers.
• Experienced written and verbal presentation skills, to communicate across all levels of an organization.
• Experienced in exercising judgment and applying resolution-making skills when appropriate.

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