Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer - Remote

RTX•US-AZ-REMOTE, AZ

1d•$132,400 - $251,600•Remote

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This position is REMOTE. We are seeking a Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer to join the RTX Capacity Growth Office (CGO). The Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer executes second‑source and alternate‑source qualification activities to ensure a resilient, high‑quality supply base. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program teams to validate technical capability, assess risks, and ensure suppliers meet configuration, performance, and manufacturing readiness requirements. This engineer supports evaluation, testing, RCCA validation, and qualification of new or existing suppliers to meet program cost, schedule, and quality needs.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience
Experience in mechanical or systems engineering, hardware development, or component qualification
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements
Experience leading technical projects or engineering activities through cross‑functional coordination
Experience with second‑source, alternate‑source, or supplier qualification activities.
Experience working with suppliers or subcontractors, including technical oversight, product integration, or manufacturing support
Problem‑solving skills, including experience supporting or driving RCCA, validation, or design‑for‑manufacture/assembly (DFMA) and producibility improvements
Experience managing schedules, risks, and deliverables in a fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environment
Experience communicating and documenting complex information to technical audiences
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science
Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, or other highly regulated hardware environments
Hands‑on test experience, including test planning, data review, and qualification/report generation
Agile or SAFe experience; Scrum Master, SPC, or PMP certification
Experience in system integration, mechanical design, electronics packaging, or multi‑disciplinary hardware development
Experience identifying process improvements, cost‑savings opportunities, or innovation initiatives
Experience with proposal development, technical reviews, or configuration

Responsibilities

Execute second‑source and alternate‑source qualification projects in partnership with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality organizations.
Evaluate supplier technical capability, manufacturing processes, and readiness to meet program requirements.
Interpret technical data packages, drawings, specifications, and standards to ensure supplier alignment and configuration compliance.
Lead or support component- and system-level testing to validate performance, reliability, and integration compatibility for new sources.
Conduct technical reviews, witness critical process steps, and assess supplier validation evidence as needed.
Lead or support structured root-cause and corrective‑action (RCCA) activities with suppliers to resolve technical gaps.
Develop and maintain qualification plans, schedules, and risk registers to ensure timely execution of supplier onboarding.
Partner with cross‑functional teams—including mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineering—to validate manufacturability and resolve technical issues.
Document results and communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to program leadership.
Contribute to source‑to‑scale and capacity‑unlock initiatives to ensure supplier readiness for production ramp.