Operations Quality Engineer

Job Description

**Date Posted:**
2026-11-03
**Country:**
United States of America
**Location:**
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 1151 E Hermans Rd BLDG 801 (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:**
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
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.
**What You Will Do**
* As an Operations Quality Engineer I, you will work hands-on with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting day-to-day production activities within our machine shop. In this role, you will assist with manufacturing process oversight, product quality verification, first article inspections, and the creation and maintenance of work and inspection instructions. You will also help prepare for internal and external audits.
* This position plays a key role in supporting a dynamic production environment where strong quality execution directly contributes to program success. Your developing knowledge and skills will be valued as you help ensure Raytheon delivers high-quality products to our customers.
**What You Will Learn**
* Identify and manage risk in the manufacturing process.
* Supporting production, first article inspections, and preparation for audits.
* Creating/maintaining work/inspection instructions.
* 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 issue, and weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality.
* Supporting strategic efforts that meet the quality department goals.
* Support failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure.
**Qualifications You Must Have**
* Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) with 2 years of relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering or operations engineering
* The ability to obtain and maintain an INTERIM 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.
* The ability to obtain and maintain an ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) clearance
**Qualifications We Prefer**
* Existing DoD Secret Clearance
* Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems
* Knowledge of SAP, Business Warehouse, Root Cause and Corrective Action Process
* Competency and experience in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniques.
* Experience in supporting design and/or manufacturing process.
* Critical thinking skills
* Effective communication skills
**Learn More & Apply Now**
This position is on-site at our Tucson, AZ campus and does not provide relocation assistance.
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.
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:
**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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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