Program Supplier Assurance Analyst - onsite

Raytheon; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Program Supplier Assurance Analyst to support onsite supplier assurance activities for critical defense programs. The role involves inspections, first article verifications, and coordination with Letterkenny Army Depot, suppliers, and internal teams to drive quality improvements.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, with an onsite work designation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑process inspections and verification activities to ensure compliance with engineering requirements, specifications, and workmanship standards.
• Conduct source inspections and execute First Article Inspection (FAI) verifications.
• Coordinate with Letterkenny staff on nonconforming material processes and communication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support containment activities and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Provide inputs to supplier quality metrics and collaborate with a global Supplier Assurance team.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Job description

Location

US-PA-CHAMBERSBURG-5808-CUST ~ 1 Overcash Ave ~ BLDG 5808 (External Site)

Date Posted

2026-08-05

Country

United States of America

Location

US-PA-CHAMBERSBURG-5808-CUST ~ 1 Overcash Ave ~ BLDG 5808 (External Site)

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 RTX, the world 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As a Program Supplier Assurance Analyst at Raytheon, you will support our onsite Supplier Assurance personnel, working with our supplier base and internal stakeholders supporting critical and technically advanced Defense Programs. This position provides onsite supplier quality support to Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) product integration operations. This includes product inspections, first article verification, spot checks, supplier engagements and execution of Raytheon Source Inspection activities. In this role, you will also work closely with Letterkenny personnel, Raytheon Supplier Assurance and Program, to coordinate inspections, help drive containment activities for nonconformances, evaluate Letterkenny identified nonconformances against technical requirements and provide inputs for quality metrics.

What you will do:

• Perform in‑process inspections and verification activities to ensure compliance with engineering requirements, specifications, and workmanship standards.
• Conduct source inspections and execute AS9102‑compliant First Article Inspection (FAI) verifications.
• Partner with Letterkenny staff managing nonconforming material processes, including identification, documentation, disposition coordination, and communication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Responsible for making minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of work areas
• Support supplier requests for information and support Return‑to‑Vendor (RTV) actions to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
• Provide inputs to supplier quality metrics to drive transparency and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with a global Supplier Assurance team to support quality alignment, issue resolution, and adherence to standards.
• Interpret and validate product requirements both internal and from sub-tier suppliers to meet PO requirements, Quality Notes, and Statements of Work.
• Support continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by communicating performance issues and influencing decision-makers with recommended courses of action.
• Provide defect data to supplier management for analysis, which will assist in developing Supplier improvement plans.
• Engage on multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities.
• Support containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders
• Help drive the supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Relevant experience is in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• 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:

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and prior relevant experience.
• Working experience within a Quality Division at a commercial, defense, or aerospace company.
• Passionate, high-energy, self-starting team player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvement.
• Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
• Effective written/verbal Communications Skills
• GD&T knowledge, understanding, and practical application
• Experience with hardware inspection techniques
• Experience with cables and wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, machined components, and/or final integration of end-item assemblies.
• Practical knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, ASQ, ISO 9001 Auditing
• Practical knowledge of modern Quality Assurance and Control methodologies such as Statistical Process Controls (SPC), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Continuous Improvement in a supplier setting.
• Practical knowledge of Aerospace or commercial equivalent Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc.
• Practical knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action processes
• Practical knowledge of Special Manufacturing Processes (such as Welding, Painting & Plating)Practical knowledge of First Article Inspection and AS9102 management
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with customers or partners (both internal and external to Raytheon).

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.

Relocation is not offered for this opportunity.

This role is designated as 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.

This position requires a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of War, 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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.