Raytheon Technologies

Principal Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field and 8+ years of experience in Quality, Operations, Engineering, or related discipline or 5+ years with an advanced degree
  • Experience in supporting design and manufacturing processes
  • Aerospace manufacturing experience with composite materials and inspections
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 QMS, and actionable metrics
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions

Responsibilities

  • Verify product and process compliance with AS9100 and internal policies
  • Interface with cross-departmental teams to resolve quality issues
  • Plan and execute projects related to new equipment and product launches under engineering guidance
  • Assist in investigating quality escapes
  • Generate and publish Quality metrics including Cost of Poor Quality
  • Review and implement regulatory changes while providing training and support on quality concepts
  • Lead teams in root cause and corrective action investigations for non-conformances

Benefits

  • Relocation Package
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-CARLSBAD-5940 ~ 5940 Darwin Ct ~ DARWIN

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

What You Will Do:

In this position the candidate’s primary role will be to support the shop floor. A Quality Engineer is responsible for reviewing procedures, specifications, work instructions and equipment to ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities include:

  • Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies.

  • Interface with various Engineering, Operations, and Materials groups to resolve technical/quality issues.

  • Perform assignments involving planning and execution of a project of limited scope or a portion of larger multi-faceted projects (with engineering guidance) relating to new equipment introductions, new product launches, or new process methodologies

  • Assist with Escape investigations.

  • Regularly generate and publish Quality metrics including Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Escapes, and MRB activity.

  • Review and implement internal and regulatory requirement changes; create and provide technical guidance, training and mentor site personnel on quality concepts, process changes, improvement projects, and related quality topics.

  • Facilitate and lead cross-functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure and supporting Corrective Action Boards (CAB)

  • Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non-conforming material and facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary.

  • Support work instruction development and maintenance activities by reviewing work instructions, standard operating processes, auditing processes, assuring configuration management, and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS), including document control and record management.

  • Apply Continuous Improvement and CORE methodologies to identify and resolve issues in manufacturing and quality processes.

  • Maintaincompliance documentation and records to ensure adherence to AS9100, regulatory, and other applicable industrystandards;support external certification and customer audits.

  • Development and maintenance of inspection instructions, ensuring inspection instructions meet the technical data package requirements and meet production needs

  • Daily status meetings with the factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage issues.

  • Conduct meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely MRB dispositions.

  • Develop and deliver leadership-level reports and visuals to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Requires a Bachelor27s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of experience inrelated Quality, Operations, Engineering, or related discipline or 5+years with an advanced degree

  • Experience in supporting design and/or manufacturing process

  • Aerospace manufacturing process experience in composite materials and inspections.

  • Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100 Quality Management System, data analysis; as well as development and usage of actionable metrics.

  • Experience reading/interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, process disciplines and tool control.

  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.


Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders.

  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams in auditing process and product/process improvements in the factory.

  • Experience with AS9145 - Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

  • Six Sigma or ASQ Certification.

What We Offer:

  • Relocation Package

  • Benefits

Learn More & Apply Now!

What Is My Role Type: In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We27ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

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 employee27s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 candidate27s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual 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 company27s performance.

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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

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At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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1922
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