Program Quality Engineer

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Program Quality Engineer in McKinney, TX, onsite. The role focuses on quality and mission assurance for the NGJ program, with responsibilities spanning risk management, design verification, RCAC/FRB processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The candidate will collaborate across disciplines and travel to Raytheon facilities and customer sites as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of engineering experience, with the ability to obtain a DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years engineering experience.
• Experience with IPDS/gating and program processes.
• Experience in risk and opportunity management.
• Experience with predictive measures and metrics.
• Experience documenting nonconformance and closed-loop corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Implement Quality and Mission Assurance for NGJ program.
• Identify, contain, and manage risks across phases.
• Engage in design verification and transition to production.
• Lead RCCA investigations and cross-functional actions.
• Oversee CABs and participate in FRB/FRACAS activities.
• Drive continuous improvement with CORE/LEAN methods.
• Prepare and implement first article inspection plans.
• Support PMR and customer communications on quality issues.

Skills

IPDS processes

Risk & opportunity management

Predictive metrics

Nonconformance documentation

Problem resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IPDS

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WB ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING B BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Country: United States of America

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.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms 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.

We are seeking a Program Quality Engineer to work in our McKinney, TX location.

This position is currently an onsite role in McKinney, TX. It is anticipated that this program will move to Plano, Texas in early January 2027.

What You Will Do

• Implement Quality and Mission Assurance responsibilities as a member of the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program Quality and Mission Assurance team.
• Ensure programmatic and technical risks are identified, contained, and managed throughout each phase of business pursuit and program implementation.
• Ensure Quality and Mission Assurance engagement in engineering development, design, and test requirements verification, including the transition of design to production.
• Assess Program/Product Quality performance and ensure thorough root cause and corrective action (RCCA) is implemented on the program, including leading investigations and cross-functional RCCA activities.
• Oversee program and higher-level Corrective Action Boards (CAB) as required.
• Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on CORE, Lean practices and other critical-thinking improvement methods and resources.
• Participate in program Failure Review Boards (FRB) and review and resolve systemic Failure Review and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) items.
• Generate program quality flow down requirements as part of the Contract Quality Requirements (CQR) planning.
• Engage in Program Management Review (PMR) as required.
• Notify the customer of delivered Non-Conforming Material and guide internal investigation and disposition of GIDEP QMA actions.
• Support the generation and implementation of required Program/Product First Article Inspection (FAI) plans.
• Guide business and program performance utilizing predictive and proactive measures and metrics.
• Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross-functional program key team members, suppliers, customers, and government representatives, including Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Support AS9100 Internal, Corporate, and Certification Audits.
• Travel to Raytheon program facilities and customer locations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience.
• Working experience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)/gating, command media or processes (nonrecurring/recurring activities).
• Working experience in risk & opportunity management, assessment, mitigation, and capture.
• Working experience in predictive and proactive measures and metrics assessments and developing actions to improve performance or mitigate problems.
• Working experience documenting nonconformance, or a demonstrated close-loop corrective action system.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Working experience in CORE processes or American Society for Quality (ASQ) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification.
• Working experience in AS9145 (Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)).
• Experience using written/verbal presentation skills.
• Experience developing solutions to complex problems.
• Working experience with Industry and Government Quality and Mission Assurance requirements and standards.

What We Offer

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Additional Information

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.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location:

https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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