Program Quality Engineer

What You Will Do:

• Create or tailor existing quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements
• Implement quality engineering concepts 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
• Work with 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

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and two (2) years of experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations
• Working experience applying and adhering to Quality Management Systems IS0 9001, AS9100
• Working experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodology, systems, and resources
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility for a security clearance

• Experience in business strategic planning and proposal, engineering development, material and service acquisition, production, test, product acceptance and/or post‑delivery
• Working experience of Industry and Government Quality Requirements and Standards
• Working experience in predictive and proactive measures and metrics assessments and necessary actions to improve performance or mitigate problems
• 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 with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Tableau, Minitab)
• Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill)
• Experience with Focal Plane manufacturing processes and clean rooms
• Experience collaborating with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems
• Experience using written and verbal presentation skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point

• 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

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 U.S. Department of State government website.

Location:

Goleta, CA — 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 72,000 USD – 144,000 USD. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to role, function, associated responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.