USAF Program Quality Lead

Prattwhitney; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 97,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX seeks a Program Quality Lead for F-15 Radar Sustainment programs in Forest, Mississippi. You will own quality and mission assurance across domestic and international sustainment efforts, interfacing with program teams, suppliers, and government partners.

Role emphasizes Six Sigma, RCCA, and continuous improvement, with on-site work and occasional travel. Requires a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years QA experience, and U.S. citizenship for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and eight or more years of experience in Quality Assurance or related domains.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems.
• Proven root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Experience with material review and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage a Quality Management System and customer quality flow-downs across contracts.
• Tailor quality planning for Raytheon program teams and supplier base.
• Advise cross-functional teams on problem resolution using six sigma and RCCA tools.
• Interface with program management, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.
• Provide quality technical support: build readiness, verification, testing, and nonconforming material control.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct capability assessments.
• Direct quality tasks within budget and schedule; develop BOEs and EACs.
• Conduct quality meetings and reviews such as CAB and RCCA.
• Occasional travel between Forest, MS and other locations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Program Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

FRACAS

MS Office

Job description

Job Posting Information

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-MS-FOREST-431 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 431 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

Company Overview

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

Position Overview

The Program Quality Lead for the F-15 Radar Sustainment Programs is responsible for the quality and mission assurance for emerging domestic and international sustainment programs across the F-15/US Airforce Radar Platforms. Primary products include the F-15 APG-82 and APG-63 radars, spares, repairs, and other avionics. This position will be on-site located in Forest, Mississippi and report into the Commercial Fighter Radars and Sustainment (CFiRS) area which supports sustainment activities in multiple geographic locations, including El Segundo, CA, Forest, MS, and Warner Robins, GA. The work hours are first shift, Monday through Friday, with flexible work arrangements available. This is an Onsite role in Forest, MS.

What You Will Do

• Implement and manage a Quality Management System and specific customer quality flow down requirements throughout the contract lifecycle and including vendor-flow-down.
• Create or tailor existing quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements to Raytheon program teams and supply base, as needed.
• Advise multi-functional teams in problem resolution and process improvement activities, with an emphasis on six sigma, lean, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) practices.
• Interface directly with program and, cross-functional program management, suppliers, customers, government representatives, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) partners.
• Provide Quality technical support, including but not limited to developing build/production readiness information; Verifying all products are complete, integrated and tested; performance Acceptance Test surveillance; Control of Nonconforming Material; Utilize quality measures and metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in supply base capability assessments and monitoring supplier performance.
• Provide program direction to assure quality tasking is accomplished within budget, on time and as defined in program planning; develop Quality Planning and support business strategy planning (BOEs, LREs, EACs).
• Conduct and/or monitor product and process assessments; including evaluating work and inspection instructions.
• Conduct Quality Meetings and Reviews such as Corrective Action Board (CAB) and RCCA.
• Occasional travel between the primary locations will be required.

What You Will Learn

• Applying Quality & Mission Assurance skills to Program Execution.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in design, development, test, transition to production, production, or a high-reliability environment.
• Working experience with Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 and AS9100, Configuration and Data Management, and implementation of internal and contractual quality requirements.
• Proven experience driving and solving for root cause and implementing corrective/preventive action.
• Working experience in material review and disposition of nonconforming material.
• 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 – Prefer

• Academic knowledge of Earned Value Management and project management (EAC, LRE).
• Excellent written, verbal and evaluation skills; highly computer literate in desktop computing and application programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Possess a strong process knowledge base and ability to perform quality assurance functional activities in support of programmatic, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, test and post-delivery efforts.
• Self-motivated and able to influence, direct, and lead.
• Experience in bidding processes and development of proposals, including but not limited to writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Familiarity with the Estimate At Complete (EAC) processes.
• Working knowledge of Failure Review Analysis Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Raytheon CORE Champion certified.
• American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification.

What We Offer – Benefits

• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.

What We Offer – Additional Benefits

• 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.
• Holidays.

Additional Information

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

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.

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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 96,800 USD - 184,000 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.

Optional Incentive Programs

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.