Date Posted:
2026-02-04Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredOur Connected Aviation – Air Traffic Solutions team is seeking a Program Quality Lead (PQL) to implement and lead the Quality Team through program lifecycles, and ensures that products and processes are compliant with program, company, and regulatory standards.
As a key member of assigned programs leadership teams, you will be the function’s quality Point of Contact (POC) and will be engaged in growth strategy, proposal development, and execution activities. You will lead quality planning (strategy, cost, schedule, resources); execute, manage, and report plan within budget; review and approve program deliverables in accordance with the contract delivery requirements; risk and opportunity management; perform independent technical assessments to ensure product and system assurance; and ensure quality requirements are flowed to subcontractors. You will work collaboratively across ATS and directly interface with ATS and Connected Aviation leadership. You will report directly to the Connected Aviation Design Quality Assurance Lead.
What You Will Do:
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Provide Quality solutions including Basis of Estimates for proposals
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Provide program direction to assure quality tasking is accomplished within budget, on time and as defined in program planning.
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Identify Quality risks and opportunities for ATS programs; provide and execute plans for mitigation.
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Partner with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure program requirements are identified and flowed to suppliers
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Ensure actions to address critical program performance and compliance to requirements have been effectively implemented.
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Review and provide quality support and updates on purchase orders including Statement of Work, quality notes, revisions, and other items as applicable.
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Build relations with Quality or equivalent customer; Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities using CORE
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
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Prior program experience across full program lifecycle
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Experience in leading proposals and bidding inputs for Quality or other functional organization
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Experience with Microsoft office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action experience
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Experience in engineering processes, in systems engineering or quality, or a related fields
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Independent, self-motivated individual with demonstrated success in leading teams
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Working knowledge in Air Traffic Systems
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CORE Champion or Expert
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Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., PRISM, SAP, and Windchill).
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Proven ability as BOE developer and Approver
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Strong presentation skills and proven success communicating at all levels
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EVMS level II certification or similar
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
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Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
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Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
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Adoption Assistance
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Autism Benefit
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
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Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
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Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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And more!
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.
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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