Senior Program Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-810 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 810 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on 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. 

As a Senior Program Quality Engineer, you will be working hands on with cross functional teams in a fast paced environment with plenty of challenging opportunities.  You will be working directly with our manufacturing processes and products.  Your knowledge and experience will be valued and contribute to furthering the success of Raytheon Operations Quality. 

The Quality Team is responsible for integration and execution of Quality practices and processes in the program office.  We serve as the prime Quality interface with program team responsible for the guidance and support of all matters pertaining to Quality and continuous improvement supporting program contract execution. 

This is an Onsite role in Tucson, AZ 

This position is eligible for relocation. 

What You Will Do: 

• Identify and manage risk in the manufacturing process 
• Supporting production, suppliers, first article inspections, and preparation for audits 
• Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies. 
• Regular interface with DCMA. 
• Daily status meetings with internal stakeholders to manage issues, and weekly meetings to help reduce the cost of poor quality. 
• Mentoring Quality Engineers. 
• Oversee program wide strategic efforts that meet the quality department goals. 
• Facilitate and drive a cross-functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure and guiding Corrective Action Boards (CAB) 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in quality and/or manufacturing engineering. 
• Experience in the following; 
  • Development/usage of quality metrics 
  • Supporting design and/or manufacturing process 
  • Interpreting and ensuring compliance with TDP, contractual, or QMS requirements 
  • RCCA and Continuous Improvement methods 
  • Interacting with program leadership, operations, suppliers, customers, and internal/external stakeholders 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• ASQ CQE Certification 
• Experience in APQP methods (including FMEA, Control P