Quality & Mission Assurance Lead

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Quality & Mission Assurance Lead at its El Segundo, CA location. You will lead the QMA program for the RF Solutions unit, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and DoD standards.

You will develop and manage a team of Quality Program Leads, oversee product and service quality, and drive continuous improvement across multiple stakeholders while aligning with program estimates and proposals. A Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and significant quality/engineering experience.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industry standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102).
• Experience developing quality metrics and implementing long-term corrective actions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary QMA 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 quality of delivered products and services, managing risks and opportunities while addressing customer expectations.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to influence decision-making across multiple levels.
• Provide guidance on technical quality, financial performance, and compliance matters.
• Develop and implement strategic QMA plans to support program execution and on-time delivery.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives for processes and command media; drive root-cause actions.
• Ensure quality requirements are integrated into program estimates and proposals, and oversee their application.
• Support FAIRs, quality monitoring, and corrective actions in a cross-functional environment.

Skills

Quality management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

AS9102

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Country: 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: 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'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. We are seeking an experienced professional for the role of Quality & Mission Assurance Lead at our El Segundo, CA location. In this role, you will work within the Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) Sub Strategic Business Unit (SSBU), part of the Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This strategic portfolio delivers proven capabilities to our customers worldwide. You will be responsible for promoting a culture of quality, driving strategic improvements, and leading a team of direct and indirect reports. As the primary Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA) interface for the program, customers, and suppliers, you will ensure the effective implementation of QMA requirements and provide oversight across all program phases. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, CA.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA) interface for program teams, customers, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
• Develop and lead a team of Quality Program Leads (PQLs) to support program execution and deliverables.
• Oversee quality of delivered products and services, managing risks, uncertainties, and opportunities while addressing customer expectations.
• Engage with 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, leveraging 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 (FAIRs), quality monitoring, and root cause corrective actions for both short- and long-term initiatives in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of quality or engineering experience within the defense industry, or a minimum of 7 years with an advanced degree.
• 6 years of experience in customer interface management, including interactions with Acquisitioned Customers and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Experience in manufacturing processes, including Quality systems and industry technical standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or AS9102), interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines, and tool control.
• Experience in developing and utilizing quality metrics for root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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 (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 in solving both business and technical problems.
• Familiarity with contract flow and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading initiatives that result in reduced operating costs, improved profitability, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• 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 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
• The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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. 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.