Principal Program Quality Engineer
Company: RTX
Location: Essex
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Date Posted: 2025-12-12 Country: United States of America
Location: MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street
Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA 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:
DoD Clearance: Secret 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. We are seeking an
LTAMDS (Lower Tier Missile Defense Sensor) Principal Program
Quality Engineer (PQE) to serve within Land and Air Defense Systems
(LADS) supporting U.S and/or foreign programs within the portfolio
at our Andover Massachusetts locations. Responsibilities include
promoting and executing with a strong quality mindset, practices,
knowledge sharing, and collaboration. This individual will assist
in implementation of Mission Area strategic quality improvements
across contracts within the Radar IPT (Integrated Product Team).
This role will work to ensure the effective implementation of
Quality and Mission Assurance requirements of the programs through
the IPT, and interface with U.S. Government Customers, Foreign
Customers, Suppliers, and our internal Raytheon Quality team. The
LTAMDS portfolio includes contractual scope in the design and
development, production, and sustainment product phases. The ideal
candidate will have a dynamic mindset, the ability to influence
across teams, and offer creative results to solve complex problems.
This position is an onsite role in Andover, Massachusetts. What You
Will Do : Become a Quality POC for the Radar Integrated Product
Teams (IPTs), interfacing across program quality teams and programs
assisting technical quality and financial performance, and
compliance to Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.
Interface with the program quality teams, programs, customers, and
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), overseeing technical quality and
financial performance, and compliance to Raytheon procedures and
contractual requirements. Closely interface with external and
internal customers and key partners to establish effective
relationships. Must have the ability to manage and impact across
multiple levels of stakeholders, as it is vital to the success of
this role. Responsible for; Quality of delivered products and
services to our customers, stakeholders of quality risks,
uncertainties and opportunities, key team members in resolution of
customer expectations and relationships related to Mission
Assurance and Quality. Developing and implementing strategic and
tactical Mission Assurance plans that will closely affect the
programs’ implementation and influence. Improving processes or
systems using significant conceptual reasoning and interpretation
skills. Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and
information is typically difficult to obtain. Assuring inclusion of
quality requirements, planning, and consistency for program
proposals and subsequent management of the quality budget. Monitor
/ lead root cause corrective action (RCCA) and FRACAS activities
for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA. Driving
initiatives to reduce program costs mitigating Program Risks and
capturing Opportunity. Generation of new Cost of Quality (CoQ),
Lead Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma / Lean Initiatives, CoPQ
(Cost of Poor Quality) projects to reduce costs on the program. Aid
implementation of APQP (AS9145) as applicable. Drive early
engagement, continuous improvement and lessons learned for supply
base, operations, and engineering. Qualifications You Must Have :
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology,
Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years
of engineering experience. Working experience with ISO 9001 and/or
AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Working experience with
performance to cost, schedule, and technical performance including
Cost Accounting Methodologies (Earned Value). Working experience in
providing technical program guidance for manufacturing and/or
design processes. 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. Qualification We
Prefer : Six Sigma, Lean, Raytheon CORE, or American Society for
Quality (ASQ) Certification. Active U.S. security clearance. Earned
Value Management System (EVMS) certification. Experience with
Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or similar gate
management processes. Experience in other functional areas such as
engineering, supplier engineering, or operations. Experience
establishing cost estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
Effective verbal and written communication and networking skills to
work with upper management and customers. Hands-on experience in
solving both business and technical problems. Experience team
player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvement.
Experienced leader who exhibits presence and influence. Experienced
in contract flow and compliance. Experience in Engineering
processes, Change Management, Part Selection 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. 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 Location: Andover,
Massachusetts 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 101,000 USD - 203,000
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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to
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