Senior Program Quality Engineer

RTX

. Serve as a key member of the program execution team .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeWoburn • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems, particularly ISO 9001 and AS9100, while driving compliance and continuous improvement throughout the product life cycle. Proficient in risk assessment, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to enhance product and process quality.

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Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100)Root Cause AnalysisProgram Quality Lead CollaborationAerospace Quality StandardsEarned Value Certification

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Hard Skills

Quality Technical ExpertiseDesign Artifact ReviewTechnical Data Package ReviewQuality Metrics AnalysisRisk MitigationData and Quality Science ToolsSubcontractor Performance ManagementFailure Investigation SupportClosed-Loop Process ControlsAdvanced Product Quality Planning (AS9145)

Soft Skills

CollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPersuasion and Influence

Certifications & Qualifications

ASQ CertificationProgram Management CertificationRTX CORE QualificationEarned Value Certification

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseQuality RequirementsU.S. Government ContractsEngineering Work ProductsMaterial Receipt and InspectionIntegration TestingContinuous ImprovementNonconformance ReviewsCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key member of the program execution team
Ensure successful program performance through conforming products and services
Review and approve design artifacts and change requests for technical impact and quality
Review and approve subcontract statements of work
Assess technical risk of non-conformances
Support and oversee failure investigations and nonconformance reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional partners and customers to meet requirements
Drive compliance with the Raytheon Quality Management System and continuous improvement
Initiate root cause analysis and facilitate corrective actions
Implement closed-loop process controls to improve product and process predictability and capability
Implement Advanced Product Quality Planning in accordance with AS9145, as applicable
Partner with the Program Quality Lead across the full product life cycle, including development, production, integration, testing, and sustainment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Operations
Working experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems
Demonstrated experience providing quality technical expertise to ensure effective design/development results
Experience with programs/contracts/efforts involving remote sites, particularly Site Quality experience including material receipt and inspection, installation, integration test and selloff
Active and transferable Secret or higher U.S. government-issued security clearance required
U.S. citizenship required
Experience applying aerospace, commercial, defense, and/or space quality requirements and standards
Experience with contractual quality requirements, particularly on U.S. Government contracts
Experience reviewing and approving technical data packages/drawings
Experience driving performance of major subcontractors, suppliers and/or IOTs
Experience with defense systems throughout the product life cycle
Experience identifying, analyzing, and documenting problems with requirements, program functionality, and/or software releases
Experience serving on CCB, MRB and/or FRB
Experience defining and analyzing quality metrics
Experience assessing Engineering work products
Experience participating in test preparation and execution
Experience in risk mitigation and opportunity management
Experience utilizing data and quality science tools
RTX CORE qualified and proficient
Earned Value certified and proficient
ASQ Certification and/or Program Management Certification
Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communications, and interpersonal skills
Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders, team members, suppliers, and management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Relocation assistance is not provided