Advanced Sensors Program Quality Engineer

Job Title: Program Quality Engineer

Location: 2501 W University Dr, McKinney, TX (Wing Z Building, 513WZ)

Position Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality on the program, interfacing with functions, suppliers, and customers.
• Collaborate with program teams on quality, cost, and schedule performance, providing early engagement and strategic insights.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior managers, integrated product teams, customers, and support functions.
• Lead the adoption and application of the Customer Oriented Results & Excellence (CORE) Operating System, improving business outcomes and program execution.
• Own Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Review and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities, ensuring systemic issues are addressed.
• Monitor quality performance in a production lab environment, resolving issues and delivering solutions to meet customer expectations.
• Collaborate with design, operations, and supply chain to develop product maturation and transition strategies, implementing APQP, NPI, MRA, and TRA.
• Serve as the voice of the customer, ensuring mission success by addressing their needs and delivering exceptional results.
• Participate in program document reviews, approvals, and verifications to maintain high-quality standards and compliance.
• Obtain and maintain program access as required to ensure seamless execution.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of relevant experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Proficiency in risk and opportunity management, assessment, mitigation, and capture.
• Familiarity with drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with Nonconforming Material Boards, Failure Review Boards (MRB/FRB).
• Strong background in root cause corrective actions (RCCAs) and quality methodology tools.
• Proven ability to interface and communicate effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Active and transferable Secret clearance prior to start, with ability to obtain program access thereafter.

• CORE Champion, Six Sigma (Green Belt) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with estimating and new business proposals, including Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• Experience with factory systems and software such as PRISM, SAP, and CMES.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience reviewing Statement of Work (SOW) and Corrective Action Requests (CAR).
• Experience presenting and approving changes through a formal Change Control Board (CCB).
• Experience directly interfacing with customers.
• Strong presentation and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to exercise judgment and apply resolution-making skills.

• Competitive compensation ranging from USD 107,500 to USD 204,500.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans.
• Retirement plans with 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and achievement awards.
• Educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Career development and recognition programs.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) handles and adjudicates the clearance process. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of State website.

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. 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.