Quality Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-01-30

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-PITTSFIELD-540-CUST ~ 540 Merrill Rd ~ MERRILL (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• 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

About Raytheon

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.

What You Will Do

• Work with designs and specifications, determine quality flow downs on a wide variety of precision and complex in-process and finished machined parts, highly complex components, cables, castings, forgings, circuit cards, fabricated sheet metal parts, and hardware that is produced in-house and/or supplied by vendors both pre and post award
• Interface with our Defense Contractor Management Agency customer to perform product sell-offs
• Ensure that projects and process control documents are compliant with requirements, objectives and contracts
• Verify materials and processes and verification of certifications from sub-tier vendors
• Complete all applicable paperwork (working to AS9100 standards)
• Perform various other quality functions as required to ensure the timely delivery of product to the customer
• Assist with root cause analysis and recommend corrective action(s)
• Perform escape management procedures
• Perform audits of vendors at their locations to applicable technical data packages and industry standards
• Develop strong working relationships with the touch labor, factory leadership, program leadership, and DCMA

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field or other technical degree of study or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of quality engineering experience
• Previous experience with interpreting technical blueprints and job shop mathematical calculations in a manufacturing environment
• U.S. Citizenship required as the candidate must have the ability to obtain a U.S.

Secret Security Clearance:

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to follow written instructions and to work with little to no supervision
• Thorough organizational skills and familiarity with requirements of an AS9100 based quality system
• Ensure that all required process operations have been performed on the product that is being inspected

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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. 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.

Salary Range: $68,900 USD - $131,100 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
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.