Quality Engineer

About the Role

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer (SQE) to provide technical and strategic support for all programs at our factory located in Goleta, CA. This onsite position requires a U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

• Implement Quality Engineering responsibilities as a member of the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team (MAIPT).
• Work independently and be able to travel domestically up to 15% of the time.
• Serve as the point of contact (POC) for Mission Assurance responsible for ensuring suppliers fully understand technical and quality requirements.
• Lead corrective action request (CAR) and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on 8D, Six Sigma, Lean practices and other critical thinking improvement methods and resources.
• Ensure Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements and verification, including transition of design to production.
• Support relationships with key suppliers to ensure compliant materials are delivered according to schedule.
• Support incoming inspection teams and provide technical guidance to suppliers to drive continuous improvement in RVS supply chain capabilities.
• Collaborate with RVS engineering and manufacturing to acquire in depth understanding of the technical and quality requirements of our products and components.
• Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross‑functional program stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of related professional engineering experience.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems AS9100 or ISO
  9001.
• Experience with Root Cause & Corrective Action methodology (RCCA, 8D, 5
  
  WHYs).
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

• Experience using Six‑Sigma tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PARETO chart).
• Experience with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Minitab).
• AS9102 First Article experience.
• Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill).
• Infrared industry, semiconductor processing or DoD industry experience.
• Strong technical background combined with solid engineering and high‑tech manufacturing experience.
• Experience executing and supporting PPAP, SCAR and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Demonstrated experience with Statistical Process Controls (SPC) & Rolled Throughput Process data capture.
• Experience reading and understanding mechanical, material & electrical drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with inspection and quality disposition of electronics, materials (ceramics & substrates) and mechanical components.
• Experience collaborating with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Competitive salary ranging from $75,800 to $144,200.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Parental leave (including paternal) and flexible work schedules.
• Professional development opportunities and recognition programs.
• Other benefits such as employee assistance program, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance.

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, 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.