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Date Posted:

2025-05-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO109: 16510 E Hughes Drive, Aurora 16510East Hughes Drive Building S79, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

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.

This position as the **Senior Mission Area Program Quality Lead** (PQL) to support the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) – Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (Space ISR) business involving engineering and operations services on 12+ programs within the Intelligence Engineering and Operations (IEO) Mission Area.

The PQL will be responsible for ensuring that Quality and Mission Assurance (QMA) needs and requirements are planned, estimated, and performed effectively across programs in the Mission Area and in Space ISR programs. The PQL will act as the conscience of the customer to independently drive for mission success. The PQL will be responsible for representing QMA on program leadership and capture teams, and planning and implementing program quality consistent with internal and customer requirements. The PQL will be responsible for assuring Quality Management System (QMS) processes are defined and implemented on the programs supported and across IEO.

Candidates will need strong collaboration and management skills as they will be required to work with a cross-functional team and external customers, and be a champion of a culture of Quality, Safety, and Continuous improvement.

This role includes the IEO Mission Area PQL role and is in conjunction with PQL role on one or more SISR programs.

**This is a full-time onsite position at our Aurora, CO facility** .

**What You Will Do** :

+ Manage QMA tasks, provide guidance and direction to matrixed QMA support (when in-scope) towards flawless execution of contractual commitments.

+ Interface with program teams, customers, and cross-functional organizations, aiding quality performance and ensuring compliance with Raytheon process and contractual requirements.

+ Oversee program planning activities such as proposals, BOE review/approvals, Gates, EAC, budget, program tailoring and contract flow down.

+ Serve as the focal point for all QMA activities such as contract flow down, tailoring updates, conducting/supporting audits, and providing metrics.

+ Identify program risks and opportunities and review for effective mitigation/handling plans.

+ Manage and lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) activities for program or Mission Area issues and ensure effective resolution to prevent repeat issues.

+ Use CORE to improve processes on programs.

+ Plan IEO and program Quality activities, including Q-Notes and requirement flow-down.

+ Drive discipline and consistency in problem solving ensuring true Root Cause is identified and validated, and effective Preventive/Corrective Actions are established and completed

+ Monitor fielded operational systems and analysis of operational outages and corrective actions leading to improvement in system Availability

+ Collaborate with other PQLs in Space ISR programs and Mission Areas to ensure sharing of lessons learned and effective coverage of QMA needs across programs and Mission Areas.

**Qualification You Must Have** :

+ Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years’ experience in Quality, Engineering, or a related field, with specific working experience in the following areas:

+ Programs in the Space-Ground domain with Ground-based mission systems

+ Program life cycle, including software-intensive sustainment or development projects

+ Support Services programs, e.g. Operations and Maintenance (O&M)

+ Serve as Program Quality Lead or Software Quality Lead on one or more programs in the Space / Ground domains

+ Assessing Engineering work products (Peer Reviews, Automated Test Coverage, Test Readiness, etc.) to prevent in-phase Defects

+ Perform test witness during formal testing when required

+ Work with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management Systems

+ Use RCAS tool as closed-loop corrective action system

+ Certified CORE Apprentice or Champion

+ Active U.S. government issued TS/SCI 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 QMA matrix leads, e.g. Software Quality and Space ISR Mission Area PQL peers

+ Experience managing Program Risk and Opportunity

+ Experience monitoring software defects using tools and report defects to stakeholders

+ Experience using Static Code Analysis tools and results

+ EVMS certification

+ Raytheon QMA Proficiency (QMAP) PQL certification

+ Experience using Ourstaff tool for managing QMA resources on programs

+ Experience overseeing FMEA, PFMEA, FMECA

+ Experience guiding review of non-conforming material and Material Review Board (MRB)

+ Experience reviewing and flow-through customer quality requirements including Q-Notes where appropriate

+ Tailor and ensure compliance with Raytheon Command Media, e.g. Stages

+ Experience aiding program application of Agile and/or DevSecOps, including Sprint Restrospectives, Elaborations, or similar Agile activities

+ Experience holding program team(s) accountable for process, product, and mission integrity

+ Experience working independently, with minimal direction and communicating with leadership, e.g. Mission Area Director

+ Experience planning and conducting Process Evaluations

+ Experience as a liaison between QMA Audit team and the program during QMS audit planning, support, and follow-through, including acting as a Trusted Agent

+ Experience using CORE for program Process Improvement Initiatives

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.

Additional Information:

**Onsite:** Employees who are working in **onsite** roles will work primarily onsite.

**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

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

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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