Date Posted:
2026-02-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MS-FOREST-430 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 430
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 Program Quality Lead (PQL) for the F-15 Radar Production Programs is responsible for the quality and mission assurance for domestic and international production programs across the F-15 Radar Platform. This position will be On-Site in Forest, Mississippi and report to the Fire Control Radar Products (FCRP) area. These programs support design, development, test, transition to production, and production activities in multiple geographic locations, including El Segundo, CA; Forest, MS; McKinney, TX; field sites and vendor sites.
This position will be On-Site in Forest, Mississippi
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 management, cross-functional program leadership, 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 (Prelim, MRB, FRB, NOE); Utilize quality measures and metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Participate in supply base capability assessments and monitoring supplier performance.
Provide program directions to ensure 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.
Qualifications You Must Have :
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance
Working experience using Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 and AS9100, Configuration and Data Management, and implementation of internal and contractual quality requirements.
Experience conducting quality data extraction and analysis.
Experience performing quality assurance functional activities in support of programmatic, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, test and post-delivery efforts.
Experience driving root cause and corrective/preventive action.
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 :
Experience collaborating with cross-functional team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
Working experience conducting material review and dispositioning of nonconforming material.
Experience with Earned Value Management and project management (EAC, LRE).
Experience using written, verbal and analytical skills; computer literate in desktop computing and application programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with airborne radar systems.
Experience using Failure Review Analysis Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
Experience with Raytheon gating or program phasing
Experience in bidding processes and development of proposals.
Experience with Earned Value Management and project management (EAC, LRE).
Prior experience as a member of risk & opportunity management, assessment, mitigation and capture.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Raytheon CORE Certification.
American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
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
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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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