Program Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-08-29



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG



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

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We are seeking an Onsite Program Quality Engineer (PQE) to serve within the Advanced Programs Quality team. The PQE will support production and development contracts ensuring that program goals are accomplished while staying compliant to AS9100 requirements. The successful candidate of Quality and Mission Assurance (QMA) Professionals will help safeguard the effective integration and implementation of RTX processes and procedures within the constraints of Raytheon Command Media.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate data to drive process improvements. Strong communication and collaboration abilities are essential, as the role requires close interaction with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance throughout the production lifecycle. Proficiency in root cause analysis (RCA), and quality management systems is highly desirable, along with a proactive mindset to address problems and optimize production outcomes.

This position is an onsite role in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do:

• Drive integration and implementation of cross-functional teams to ensure alignment to quality and customer requirements.
• Serve as a member of the Program team, ensuring successful program performance, deliver conforming products/services through effective partnership and compliance to processes and procedures.
• Work with cross-functional teams and program management to define and implement quality improvement strategies.
• Oversee root cause corrective action (RCCA) and FRACAS activities for systemic issues.
• Review and approve changes to the technical data package, assign actions when necessary and complete actions in a timely manner when assigned. This includes but is not limited to: Peer reviews, Engineering Review/Change Control Board (ERB/CCB) and/or Design reviews.
• Generate CORE (Customer Oriented Result and Excellence) and CoPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) projects to reduce costs/increase efficiency.
• Interpret command media in compliance to work being performed.
• Interface with customer and program team related to hardware DD-250 activities.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and a minimum of two (2) of engineering, manufacturing, or similar experience.
• Experience with either ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Working experience participating in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Six Sigma, Lean, and / or American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications.
• Experience with Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or another Continuous Improvement Program.
• Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, customers, and in a team environment
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145 and utilizing resources such as Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Key Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA, and/or Control Plans.
• Experience in First Article Inspections per AS9102
• Demonstrated performance being a passionate, high-energy, self-starting team player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvement.
• Working experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience comprehending and translating system requirements as well as contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.
• Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor
• Experience with creating and interpreting quality metrics.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package 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: McKinney, TX

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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