Senior Manager, Quality Systems & Compliance

Date Posted:

2026-05-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-800 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 800

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 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 market 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 Raytheon Quality Management System (QMS) is a collection of business processes focused on consistently meeting customer requirements and enhancing customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a Senior Manager to oversee the Internal Quality Management System at our Tucson, AZ location in the United States. The successful candidate will also support other Raytheon sites, as needed. The role requires a strong understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

This is an onsite position in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, conduct, and plan internal QMS audits for compliance to the AS9100 series of standards in support of the Raytheon Quality Management System. The focus of this role will be the Arizona sites and will also include audits at other Raytheon locations.
• Perform all formal responsibilities of a Sr. Manger and Lead Auditor such as audit team selection; audit planning; representing the audit team with Raytheon’s site stakeholders; conducting opening and closing meetings and daily debriefs with stakeholders; completing an audit report; and issuing, reviewing, approving formal corrective actions overseeing a team.
• Serve as a liaison and interface to the Enterprise Audit Team during site audits.
• Facilitate the Enterprise Audit schedules, logistics, and closure of corrective actions.
• Serve as liaison and interface to Raytheon’s Certification body during site certification or recertification audits.
• Facilitate NQA audit schedules, logistics, and closure of corrective actions.
• Prepare the sites for the Enterprise and NQA Audits.
• Perform other audits as deemed appropriate at the sites.
• Facilitate corrective action responses with process owners, including advanced root cause analysis resources.
• Ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and closed as scheduled.
• Analyze audit performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement; recommend and facilitate Enterprise level improvement initiatives and actions.
• Conduct comprehensive audit preparation and planning based on historical and current performance data.
• Schedule Internal Audits based on risk and in support of Certification Body, Enterprise and other applicable audits while ensuring each Raytheon site has a full QMS audit annually.
• Guide coverage of ISO9001 / AS9100 requirements
• Travel up to 50%.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience.
• At least eight (8) years of QMS auditing experience within the Aerospace Industry.
• Working experience in auditing to the AS9100 standards.
• American Society for Quality Certification/Certified Quality Auditor Certification (ASQ/CQA) Certification or equivalent.
• 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:

• Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA) Certification.
• Lead Auditor Certification.
• Ability to function effectively without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams.

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. 

Learn More & Apply Now! 

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 a 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 

Location: Tucson, AZ sites and other sites as needed.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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