Raytheon Technologies

Senior Quality Engineer

Raytheon Technologies$95K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of engineering experience
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Engineering or Operations
  • Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems
  • Knowledge of Industry and Government Quality Standards
  • Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action methodology
  • Familiarity with predictive metrics for performance improvement
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Create tailored quality plans for customer and internal requirements
  • Implement quality engineering within program Integrated Product Teams
  • Identify and manage programmatic and technical risks
  • Engage in program development, design, and verification
  • Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and improvements
  • Manage Internal First Article Inspections
  • Maintain relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive rewards package including healthcare and retirement benefits
  • Parental leave and flexible work schedules
  • Achievement awards and educational assistance
  • Child/adult backup care options
  • Career development and recognition programs
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-08-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01
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

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) has been a technology development and manufacturing leader of infrared systems for over 70 years, and it continues to be one of the industry stakeholders in the production of high-tech vision products for a variety of space, tactical and commercial applications. RVS is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer (QE) to implement and develop quality engineering and customer quality flow-down requirements throughout proposal and program life cycle with our Focal Planes Operations group.

This position is an onsite role located in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do:
  • Create or tailor existing quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements
  • Implement quality engineering responsibilities as a member of a program Integrated Product Team (IPT)
  • Ensure programmatic and technical risks are identified, contained, and managed throughout each phase of business pursuit and program implementation
  • Ensure quality engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements and verification, including the transition of design to production
  • Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on 8D, Six Sigma, Lean Practices and other critical thinking improvement methods and resources
  • Manage the completion of Internal First Article Inspections (FAIs)
  • Guide business and program performance utilizing predictive and proactive measures and metrics
  • Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross-functional program stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.


Qualification You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and five (5) years of engineering experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations with working knowledge of business strategic planning and proposal, engineering development, material and service acquisition, production, test, product acceptance and/or post-delivery support.
  • Working experience applying and adhering to Quality Management Systems IS0 9001, AS9100.
  • Working experience of Industry and Government Quality Requirements and Standards.
  • Working experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodology, systems, and resources.
  • Working experience in predictive and proactive measures and metrics assessments and actions to improve performance or mitigate problems.
  • 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:
  • Infrared industry, semiconductor processing or DoD industry experience.
  • Past or present regular member or chair of Material and Failure non-conformance review boards (MRB/FRB).
  • Experience in developing or a member of risk & opportunity management, assessment, mitigation, and capture.
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Certification.
  • Experience in Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Cost Account Management (CAM) including Bases of Estimation (BOE).
  • Experience with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Tableau, Minitab).
  • Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill).
  • Knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes and cleanrooms.
  • The ability to lead and mentor others in routine settings and difficult situations.
  • Ability to collaborate with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
  • Thorough written and verbal presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


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.


Additional Information:

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.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location: Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location

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, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 candidate's 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 company's 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.

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1922
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