2026 Full-time - Program Quality Engineer - Onsite (CA)

RTX•Goleta, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) has been a technology development and manufacturing leader of infrared systems for over 70 years, and it continues to be one of the industry stakeholders in the production of high-tech vision products for a variety of space, tactical and commercial applications. RVS is seeking an experienced Sr. Program Quality Engineer to implement and develop quality engineering and customer quality flow-down requirements throughout proposal and program life cycle, supporting our factory located in Goleta, CA.

Requirements

Requires bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
Experience using quality inspection methodology
Experience using MS Office tools (excel, word)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering
Working experience with Quality Management Systems such as: IS0 9001, AS9100.
Infrared industry, semiconductor processing or DoD industry experience.
Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodology, systems, and resources.
Experience with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Minitab).
Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill).
Ability to collaborate with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Create or tailor existing quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements
Implement Quality Engineering responsibilities 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
Lead 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 (FAI’s)
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.

Benefits

total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
parental (including paternal) leave
flexible work schedules
achievement awards
educational assistance
child/adult backup care
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
paid time off
holidays
annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.