Senior Quality Engineer

Position Information

Date Posted: 2026-02-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NM-WHITE SANDS-038 ~ RTSC Milepost 186 ~ BLDG LC38, Mars Site, Hwy 70E

Position Role Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $86,800 USD - $165,200 USD

Employment Requirements

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• 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 on 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.

About the Role

The Senior Quality Engineer will provide in-depth knowledge of Quality Management System requirements to aid Production efforts for Proprietary Programs. They will work closely with the external customer and industrial partners. They will help develop and monitor quality metrics, develop objective evidence to support customer deliverables, and support supplier selection and requirements flow down. This position is an onsite role in White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with senior leaders, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and functions to define steps necessary to implement Quality strategies
• Perform process walks and use metrics to drive quality improvements across factories and suppliers
• Review engineering drawings and support Engineering Review Board (ERB) / Configuration Change Board (CCB) as the quality representative
• Assure product quality and effectiveness throughout all life-cycle phases
• Develop and Monitor program performance metrics to maintain program health, drive Continuous Improvement Efforts
• Participate in CORE (Customer Oriented Result and Excellence) and CoPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) projects to reduce costs/increase efficiency
• Review the Engineering program documentation, including specifications, requirements, specification control drawings, altered item drawings, assembly drawings, test plans, procedures, instructions and standard operating procedures prior to release for correctness to technical standards
• Flex work across quality disciplines and provide surge capability to programs during key events
• Participate in test preparation and execution to ensure requirements verification
• Review risk and opportunity data to lead projects to eliminate or reduce risks and/or realize opportunities
• Work in field environment
• Work extended hours to include weekends when required to meet program and mission's objectives
• Travel to and work in remote sites (domestic and international) to support program requirements
• Work in hazardous environments exposed to energized equipment, radar radiation hazards, and unexploded ordnance

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in the areas below
• Working experience with ISO9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Working experience translating external and internal requirements and command media
• Working experience in providing technical program support for manufacturing and/or design processes
• Working experience in root cause analysis, corrective / preventive actions
• Working experience using metrics to drive action and achieve results
• Experience in the following programs: Patriot, AN/TYP-2, HAWK or LTAMDS
• Ability to obtain IPC J-Standard, 610, and 620 Certifications
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering
• Certification in Six Sigma, CORE, or American Society for Quality (ASQ)

What We Offer

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

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

Benefits include:

• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Security 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