Capacity Growth Office (CGO) Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer - Remote

RTX (Raytheon); United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a seasoned Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer to drive second-source and alternate-source qualification activities. You will partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program teams to validate technical capability, assess risks, and ensure suppliers meet configuration, performance, and manufacturing readiness requirements.

The role requires evaluating supplier capability, interpreting data packages, and leading testing to confirm quality and reliability for program

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical or systems engineering and component qualification.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and test requirements.
• Experience leading technical projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience working with suppliers or subcontractors and providing technical oversight.
• Strong RCCA, validation, DFMA and producibility improvements experience.
• Experience managing schedules, risks and deliverables in fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Execute second‑source and alternate‑source qualification projects with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Evaluate supplier capability, processes and readiness to meet program requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards for configuration compliance.
• Lead or support component- and system-level testing to validate performance and integration for new sources.
• Conduct technical reviews, witness critical process steps, and assess validation evidence.
• Lead or support RCCA activities with suppliers to resolve technical gaps.
• Develop and maintain qualification plans, schedules and risk registers for onboarding.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software and test engineering to validate manufacturability and resolve issues.
• Document results and communicate status and recommendations to leadership.
• Contribute to source‑to‑scale and capacity initiatives for production ramp.

Skills

Project management

Technical problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Root-cause analysis

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

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.

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. The engineer supports evaluation, testing, RCCA validation, and qualification of new or existing suppliers to meet program cost, schedule, and quality needs.

Location: US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do

• 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

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior 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 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
• Communication and documentation skills for technical audiences

Qualifications We Prefe r

• Master's degree in Engineering or Materials Science
• Experience with second‑source, alternate‑source, or supplier qualification activities
• 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
• Involvement in proposal development, technical reviews, or configuration management
• Six Sigma or similar process‑improvement certification

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration,