Program Senior Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

Location:

Tucson, AZ

• Assist with the daily program cadence, including CORE Control Room, Configuration Change Board (CCB), Material Review Board (MRB), risk review boards, defect management and resolution, customer reviews, and Monthly Business Reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and proactive quality strategies.
• Resolve nonconformance issues and reduce their impact within the factories.
• Develop program‑enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations (Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Ops).
• Interface with external and internal customers and key stakeholders to communicate strategy and provide updates after realized improvements.
• Aid supplier‑focused teams in implementing improvements in the supply base.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in the defense and/or aerospace industry.
• Experience with reviewing and implementing technical changes (e.g., CCB, MRB, PCB).
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Working experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

• Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) / AS9105 certification.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ).
• Experience organizing and executing meetings with cross‑functional partners.
• Experience in manufacturing and development environments.
• Previous experience with AMRAAM hardware and suppliers.
• Experience with statistical evaluation tools.
• Experience coordinating with product and functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Competitive salary range of $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Parental, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and backup care options.

Onsite:
Employees working in onsite roles will work primarily on site, as this is essential to the development of our products.

Security Clearance:
This position requires and requires maintaining a U.S. government‑issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

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.