Hardware Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PA-CHAMBERSBURG-4750-CUST ~ 4750 Technology Ave ~ TECHNOLOGY (External Site)

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's 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our team is seeking a temporary Hardware Quality Engineer with hands-on hardware quality inspection experience to become a key part of Operations Quality Team. Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement. This position is an onsite role in Chambersburg, PA

What You Will Do 

• Perform all aspects of mechanical and visual inspection, count, and compliance to purchase order’s quality requirements as well as Raytheon drawings and Mil-Spec requirements, using a variety of measuring hand tools such as calipers.
• Identify Non-Conforming Material at inspection for proper disposition.
• Perform DD250 Sell-Off to Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Perform visual inspection of materials from returned from Radar Sites, other Raytheon and Non-Raytheon locations for count and condition and accuracy of incoming documentation.

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of relevant prior experience
• Experience with SAP and/or PRISM
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 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

• Automated Logistics Control System (ALCS) experience
• Prior experience with hardware inspection and validation
• Experience working with AS9100 and/or ISO9001 Quality Management System
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA)
• Read and follow prints, drawings, and industry specifications

What We Offer

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

This is a temporary position of undetermined length.

The hourly rate for this role is $27.50 to $52.30. The compensation 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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: 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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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, reg