Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer (SQE)

Location:

Goleta, CA (Onsite)
• Security Clearance:
DoD Secret, U.S. Citizen required.

• 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.
• Act as the point of contact (POC) for Mission Assurance 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.
• Ensure Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements and verification, including transition of design to production.
• Support relationships with key suppliers to make sure compliant materials are delivered to RVS 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 an in‑depth understanding of technical and quality requirements of our products/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 a minimum of 2 years 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 required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret 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 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) & mechanical components.
• Experience collaborating with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

$75,800 – $144,200 USD

We offer a total rewards package that includes compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs; parental leave; flexible work schedules; achievement awards; educational assistance; and child/adult backup care.

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.