Position Information

Date Posted: 2025-12-03

Country: United States of America

Location: AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807, 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret

Immigration and Clearance 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

About the Role

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.

The SM-3 Senior Principal Program Quality Engineer will be creating and executing strategic initiatives to improve quality throughout SM-3 processes. You will drive continuous improvement using internal and supplier manufacturing data and work with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to implement process and design changes to improve results and quality metrics. You will partner with the program quality manager, program manager, program chief engineer, and other program stakeholders to work as a valuable partner with the program office and other functions. You will oversee quality efforts to ensure delivered products and services meet customer and Raytheon requirements, support program DD250s, champion risks and opportunities, identify and document gaps in expectations between extended customer base and the program implementation baseline, and organize cross-functional teams and utilize a data-driven approach to improve results and quality metrics. You will also interface with the Missile Defense Agency Assurance Representatives (MARs) and DCMA QA Specialists on a regular basis to understand customer concerns within the production facilities and adjust engagement activities accordingly.

This is an on-site role in Tucson, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a strategic plan to improve quality throughout SM-3 internal production facilities
• Drive continuous improvement to resolve nonconformance issues, reducing their impact in the factories
• Interface with external and internal customers and key stakeholders to communicate strategy and provide updates after realized improvements
• Support the supplier focused teams in implementing improvements in our supply base
• Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Methodology throughout SM-3 production facilities and Suppliers
• Assess technical risk of non-conformances utilizing critical thinking and analytical skills
• Conduct process and product surveillance of all program activities, including system development through the whole life cycle, system maintenance, operations, and sustainment activities
• Review change requests to assess technical impact
• Support and provide oversight for failure investigations
• Plan and coordinate technical assessments and corrective actions
• Organize cross-functional teams to plan for improvement events throughout the SM-3 production facilities and Suppliers
• May be required to travel up to 10% of the time

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum of ten (10) years of engineering experience
• 10 years or more working experience in the defense and aerospace industry
• Experience implementing strategic plans spanning more than 12 months
• Experience leading teams in a matrix environment
• Experience on Material Review Board (MRB), Configuration Control Boards (CCB), and Failure Review Boards (FRB)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree
• Experience on Missile Defense Agency programs
• Experience organizing and executing meetings with cross-functional partners
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with SM-3 hardware and suppliers
• Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson to Senior Product Line personnel
• Experience in product development in a DoD environment
• Experience with statistical evaluation tools
• Experience implementing APQP methodology
• Experience coordinating with product and functional teams
• Experience with oral and written communications and people skills

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $124,000 USD - $250,000 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.

Benefits Include:

• 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 (including paternal)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent upon level of position and various performance factors)

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under annual incentive 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.

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.

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

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, 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 E