Hardware Program Quality Engineer - onsite in MA

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Hardware Program Quality Engineer (PQE) to support the Upper Tier Missile Defense portfolio at MA sites such as Woburn, Andover, Tewksbury, or Marlborough. The role emphasizes early defect prevention, reliability, and compliance with quality standards across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree with 5+ years in hardware quality or design, experience with ERP/cPDM tools, and strong RCA capabilities. Some travel may be required as part of program activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in hardware quality or hardware design.
• Experience creating/reading hardware drawings and specifications.
• Experience with cPDM or similar data management systems.
• Experience analyzing data, using metrics, and driving process improvements.
• Experience in RCA and corrective/preventive action implementation.

Responsibilities

• Establish partnerships to implement quality strategies with Engineering, IPTs, and Functions.
• Evaluate designs, specs, testing plans, methods, and equipment for reliability and quality compliance.
• Conduct engineering work product reviews (Peer Reviews, ECNs, Design Reviews) to eliminate defects.
• Serve as Engineering Hardware Quality representative on ERB, CCB, ROMB, and MRB boards.
• Evaluate design/manufacturing trade-offs to assess risks and opportunities.
• Perform process walks and use metrics to drive quality improvements.
• Apply design experience to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Travel 10% to Raytheon facilities or supplier locations as required.

Skills

Hardware quality

Quality data analysis

RCA & corrective action

Design process knowledge

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Tools

cPDM systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite 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

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Hardware Program Quality Engineer (PQE) – Upper Tier Missile Defense Portfolio

Join our team as a Hardware Program Quality Engineer (PQE) supporting the Upper Tier Missile Defense portfolio, including the AN/TPY-2 and XBR program families, as part of the Global Sensors and Missions Systems Sub-Strategic Business Unit within the Air and Space Defense Systems Strategic Business Unit of Raytheon in Woburn, Andover, Tewksbury or Marlborough, MA. This role is crucial in identifying and mitigating potential quality issues early in the development process, ensuring product reliability and compliance with quality standards, with support continuing through the full product lifecycle through production and into sustainment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to implement quality strategies and drive improvement. Your understanding of engineering design and processes will help identify and address early-stage quality improvements in hardware design. This role involves both technical work and regular interaction with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, schedule and technical goals. This is an on-site position with the primary work location in Woburn, Andover, Tewksbury or Marlborough, MA, with occasional travel opportunities (3-4 weeks/year) to various Raytheon facilities and/or supplier locations.

What You Will Do

• Establish partnerships with Engineering, Program Leaders, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and Functions to implement Quality strategies.
• Leverage engineering experience to evaluate designs and specifications, testing plans, methods, and equipment to ensure product reliability and compliance to quality standards.
• Conduct engineering work products reviews, including Peer Reviews, Configuration Control Boards, Drawing Reviews, Design Reviews, Product Readiness, and Sale to identify and eliminate in-phase defects.
• Serve as Engineering Hardware Quality Representative on Engineering Review Boards (ERB), Configuration Change Boards (CCB), Risk/Opportunity Management Boards (ROMB), and Material Review Boards (MRB).
• Evaluate design and manufacturing trade-offs to assess potential risks or opportunities.
• Perform process walks and use metrics and data to drive quality improvements to achieve measurable results.
• Apply technical design experience to support root cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions, and closed-loop process improvements to enhance quality and reliability.
• 10% out-of-town travel as required to various Raytheon facilities and/or supplier locations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelors’ Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and five (5) years of prior relevant experience.
• Relevant experience is in hardware quality or hardware design.
• Experience in hardware design processes: Creation, reading, and/or interpretation of hardware drawings, product specifications and/or verification methods.
• Experience in Common Product Data Management (cPDM) or similar data management system (SOLIDWORKS PDM, Autodesk Vault, PTC Windchill PDM, Aras Innovator, etc.).
• Experience analyzing data, using metrics, and/or driving process improvements.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective / preventive action implementation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Hardware Design Engineering, with insight into common design challenges and potential quality risk areas.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, with insight into common manufacturing challenges and potential quality risk areas.
• Experience working with the product lifecycle, from initial design through sustainment.
• Experience working with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and AS9145.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with Risk & Opportunity evaluation and Management Boards (ROMB).
• Experience using communication skills, collaborating across teams, and presenting technical concepts.
• Demonstrated record of exercising professional judgement in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Relevant Certifications, including Six Sigma, CORE, Shainin Red X, GD&T (ASME GDTP), and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ).

What We Offer

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Relocation is not offered for this opportunity. This role is designated as onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of War, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm #LI-Onsite As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for 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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses—Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.