Test Equipment Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-08-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ204: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9020 9000 South Rita Rd Building 9020, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon (RTX), 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.

We are looking for two Test Equipment Quality Engineers to join our team. As a Test Equipment Quality Engineer, you will provide in-depth knowledge of Quality Management System requirements to support Test Equipment (TE) Development efforts for various Programs. You will work closely with Test Equipment Engineering to provide expertise, guidance and management of quality issues encountered during design, development, build, integration and product realization of Depot and Factory Test Equipment.  You will be responsible for overseeing the Quality for Manufacturing of newly developed test equipment as well as implementing updates to existing test equipment in meeting all its intended requirements for testing of products manufactured by RTX.  You will work closely with TE Site Leaders, Internal customers, and industrial partners. You will support various Test Equipment efforts at the Tucson facility.
 

Test Equipment Quality Engineering (TEQE) ensures program execution in accordance with RTX’s Quality Management System, which is based on AS9100/ISO 9001.  In addition, TEQE supports Raytheon’s Quality Policy with an emphasis on Quality Excellence, Customer Satisfaction and Continual Improvement. Our scope includes participation in Peer Reviews and formal inspections of work products as defined in Program Planning Documentation. We are a required member of the Release and Change Control Boards. We support reviews of plans and procedures, design reviews, test plans and reports, software inspections, software code reviews, test and sale readiness reviews, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, customer interface and gate reviews.

This is an onsite role.

What You Will Do:

• Provide Quality Engineering assistance for the Test Manufacturing organization consisting of 40 Planners and 40 Assembly, Test and Inspection technicians.
• Ensure Program Quality is aware of build-related issues that might impact program risk.
• Provide defect disposition if the criteria are ambiguous or subject to interpretation.
• Monthly TE metrics preparation.
• Maintain the Lien and Administrative Closure systems.
• Work with key Build-to-Print suppliers in defect resolution and reduction efforts.
• Manage Q-Notes in EMMS (Engineering Manufacturing Management System).
• Become proficient in EMMS and its features, including Work Orders, Non-Conforming Material Reports, Report generation and related department workflows.
• Develop and present Quality Topics at Lunch and Learn’s at Planner Meetings and other department venues.
• Develop, update and maintain Process documentation and Command Media surrounding Test Equipment Quality, Test Manufacturing, and the Test Manufacturing TE-04-03 Workmanship Standard
• 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.
• Assess engineering work products (Peer Reviews, Configuration Control Boards, Product Readiness and Sale, etc.) to identify and eliminate in-phase defects.
• Review contract deliverables and coordinate with program personnel and Defense Contract Management Agency for DD250 sell-off / customer acceptance.
• 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