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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.

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.

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.

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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