Date Posted:

2026-03-30
Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020
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 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.

Raytheon’s Quality and Mission Assurance group in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Test Equipment (TE) Quality Engineer. You will collaborate with the Engineering Rapid Build Services (ERBS) in support of 40+ Planners and 40+ Assembly, Test and Inspection technicians in following command media. Act as a Quality Subject Matter Expert in conjunction with Test Manufacturing leadership to drive down defects and address quality, process, supplier, manufacturing, supply chain and other related issues throughout all life-cycle phases. You will develop, update and maintain Process documentation and Command Media surrounding Test Equipment Quality, Test Manufacturing, and the Test Manufacturing TE-04.03 Workmanship Standard. You will be part of the program TE teams that design, integrate, release to production and provide Test Equipment Modifications to production TE.

What You Will Do:

• Support all phases from TE Proposals through TE Retirement (Cradle to Grave).
• Advise Program Quality on build-related issues that might impact program risk.
• Provide defect disposition if the criteria are ambiguous or subject to interpretation.
• Maintain the Lien, Administrative Closure and similar process documentation.
• Work with Build-to-Print suppliers in defect resolution and reduction efforts.
• Manage Quality Notes (Q-Notes) in the Engineering Manufacturing Management System (EMMS).
• Develop and present Quality Topics at Lunch and Learn’s at Planner Meetings and other department venues.
• Assess engineering work products (Drawings, Peer Reviews, Configuration Control Boards, Product Readiness and Sale, etc.) to identify and eliminate in-phase defects.
• Be a Change Control Board panel member for program TE.
• Review contract deliverables and coordinate with program personnel and Defense Contract Management Agency for DD250 sell-off / customer acceptance.
• Participate in Software reviews and station lockdowns.
• Ensure completion of required documentation, identification of nonconformance and noncompliance, resolution and closure of open issues, and ensure quality and configuration of program assets.
• Review risk and opportunity data to shepherd projects to eliminate or reduce risks and/or realize opportunities.
• Oversee and perform root cause analysis, facilitate corrective actions, and implement closed loop process controls along with continuous improvement methods
• Travel to local (Tucson and Phoenix-Metro) suppliers to maintain relationships and work ongoing process improvement and defect reduction efforts.
• Conduct drawing reviews following Engineering Documentation Standards and best technical practices.
• Potentially travel to any location that needs TEQE support domestically.

What You Will Learn:

• Become proficient in Engineering Material Management System (EMMS) and its features, including Work Orders, Non-Conforming Material Reports, Report generation and related department workflows.
• Become proficient in application of the TE One Page Process and the command media that supports it.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience. Relevant experience is working with Test Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering in the aerospace and/or defense industry, or other highly regulated environment.
• Work experience in root cause analysis, corrective / preventive actions.
• 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:

• Active secret government clearance
• Working experience interpreting Mechanical, Electrical and Software drawings/specifications.
• Test Equipment development and/or testing experience.
• Working experience performing test analyses and supporting integration and sell-off of test equipment.
• Prior Quality Engineering experience.
• Experience using Agile, Code Analysis and/or Test Automation techniques.

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. Check us out online: RTX YouTube Channel

A relocation package is offered for this opportunity.

Learn more & apply now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

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

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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