Date Posted:
2026-05-01Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-TX-EL PASO-M1 7201 Montana Ave BLDG M1Position Role Type:
HybridU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At RTX, the world 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 spanet 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.
The Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Program Quality Lead (PQL) will support Sentinel LCCS program within the Product Support (PS) business unit, and work as a full-time onsite employee at our El Paso, TX facility. You will ensure the effective implementation of Quality and Mission Assurance requirements, and interface with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Supplier Quality with program requirements. The cross functional team is in El Paso as well as in Fullerton CA. Role will also have to work with two Army subcontractors in East (PA) which will require some small of travel.
This is an onsite role in El Paso, Texas.
What You Will Do:
- Create and maintain Contract Quality Requirements to document the quality requirements on proposals, programs, and contract modifications.
- Interface with the program teams, customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and cross-functional organizations, supporting technical quality performance and ensuring compliance with Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.
- Closely interface with external and internal customers to establish effective relationships and communication.
- Assist with program planning activities, tailoring and completion of Integrated Program Tailoring Workbook.
- Plan and conduct process audits to ensure program compliance to contractual and company requirements.
- Key team member in resolution of customer expectations and relationships related to Mission Assurance and Quality.
- Responsible for quality of delivered products and services to our customers and stakeholders. Assuring inclusion of quality requirements in planning and proposals.
- Responsible for improving processes or systems using significant conceptualization, reasoning, and interpretation skills. Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and information is typically difficult to obtain.
- May require up to 20 travel.
Qualification You Must Have:
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Quality, Engineering, or related field.
- Working experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
- Working experience conducting audits, monitoring/leading Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA).
- Working experience performing analyses of nonconformances to characterize causes and develop containment/corrective actions.
- Working experience with Engineering Labs, Operations Workflow, Planning Work Orders, Quality Control History Record (QCHR), Non-Conforming Material Report (NCMR).
- Working experience conducting First Article Inspection (FAI), Verification and Validation, and product sell-off and delivery activities.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Working experience using PRISM to look up Part Numbers, view Purchase Orders, verify Q-notes, generate Quality Notifications (QN).
- Working experience using cPDM to view and analyze drawing requirements.
- Experience working with contract requirements and compliance.
- Experience with procurement process and supplier requirement flow down, supplier engagement discussions of Q-notes and Drawing requirements, supplier non-conformances, Rework/Repair disposition, Return-to-Vendor process.
- Experience using Corrective Action Systems, NetInspect, DigIT, DISCUS, and other quality/logistic resources.
- Experience using Failure Rejection Analysis & Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities for systemic issues and part failures.
- Working experience with Depot activities and inventory audits.
- Experience assisting proposal activities and preparing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
- Experience working with stakeholders and cross-functional IPT teams at all levels.
- Experience using verbal and written communications.
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 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
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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