Program Quality Engineer

Position Details

• Date Posted: 2026-02-06
• Country: United States of America
• Location: US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-905 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 905
• Role Type: Onsite
• Salary Range: $118,300 USD - $224,900 USD

Requirements

U.S.

Citizenship and Security Clearance:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Security Clearance: Not Required

About the Role

Join a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond! Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technology and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it is about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Our global Connected Aviation Design Quality Assurance team is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to implement and support the Airports team through program lifecycles, and ensure that products and processes are compliant with program, company, and regulatory standards. As a key member of the global Airports team, you will be the quality Point of Contact (POC) and will be engaged in auditing, proposal development, and execution activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality solutions including Basis of Estimates for proposals (when required)
• Provide program direction to assure quality tasking is accomplished on time
• Identify Quality risks and opportunities; provide and execute plans for mitigation
• Partner with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure program requirements are identified and flowed to suppliers
• Ensure actions to address critical program performance and compliance to requirements have been effectively implemented
• Review and provide quality support and updates on purchase orders including Statement of Work, revisions, and other items as applicable
• Support & Coordinate ISO 9001 audit activities for various sites within the Connected Aviation portfolio
• Lead and manage the Airport's portfolio efforts toward maintaining ISO certification and scope extensions
• Build relations with Quality or equivalent customer; Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities using CORE
• Monitor corrective actions and facilitate effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent recurrence of nonconformances
• Travel to support audits may be required (~15%)
• Non-standard work hours may be needed occasionally to support program needs

Required Qualifications

• University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience, OR
• In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• Prior program experience across full program lifecycle
• Experience in supporting proposals and bidding inputs for Quality or other functional organization
• Experience with Microsoft office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action experience
• Experience with ISO 9001 audits

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in engineering processes, in systems engineering or quality, or related fields
• Independent, self-motivated individual with demonstrated success in leading teams
• CORE Apprentice or Six Sigma Certification
• Proven ability as BOE Writer and Approver
• Strong presentation skills and proven success communicating at all levels
• Lead auditor experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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.

Work Arrangement

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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 Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.