Program Senior Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

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 RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as the Program Senior Quality Engineer for the AMRAAM Extended Range missile program.

You will provide in-depth knowledge of Quality Management System requirements to aid Transition to Production (TTP) efforts on the AMRAAM Program. You will help develop and monitor quality metrics, develop objective evidence to support customer deliverables, and supplier activities and requirements flow down.  You will work cross-functionally to develop solutions to problems with an emphasis on RCCA.  You will interface with customers and government stakeholders, including DCMA.  You will oversee quality efforts to ensure development products and services meet customer and Raytheon requirements.

This is an “onsite” role in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the daily program cadence, which includes CORE Control Room, Configuration Change Board (CCB), Material Review Board (MRB), risk review boards, defect management and resolution, customer reviews, Monthly Business Reviews
• Drive continuous improvement and proactive Quality strategies
• Resolve nonconformance issues and reduce the impact within the factories
• Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations, including but not limited to Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, and Ops
• Interfacing with external and internal customers and key stakeholders to communicate strategy and provide updates after realized improvements.
• You will aid the supplier focused teams in implementing improvements in our supply base.

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 engineering experience in the defense and/or aerospace industry.
• Experience with reviewing and implementing technical changes (i.e. CCB, MRB, PCB)
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Working experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• 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:

• Experienced in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• Experience organizing and executing meetings with cross-functional partners
• Experience in manufacturing and development environment
• Previous experience with AMRAAM hardware and suppliers
• Experience with statistical evaluation tools
• Experience coordinating with product and functional teams
• Experience with oral and written communications and people skills

What We Offer:

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.