Program Quality Engineer

Raytheon; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Onsite work environment

Job summary

Raytheon in Poulsbo, WA is seeking an onsite Program Quality Engineer to support Naval programs, ensuring conformance to AS9100 requirements and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on root cause analysis, supplier quality, and process improvements to meet contractual and mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102).
• Experience leading failure analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions.

Responsibilities

• Serve on program teams to ensure conformance and successful performance.
• Act as a quality liaison with DCMA/USG and factories/labs as first responder for quality issues.
• Define and implement quality improvement strategies with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Quality management systems

Root cause analysis

Corrective and preventive actions

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation review

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

cPDM

CABS

Job description

Location: US-WA-POULSBO-WA1 ~ 26285 Twelve Trees Ln ~ TWELVE TREES

Date Posted: 2026-08-04

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on day 1

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 an onsite Program Quality Engineer (PQE) supporting Naval programs in Poulsbo. The PQE will support Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) as well as production or support contracts ensuring that program goals are accomplished while staying compliant with AS9100 requirements.

You will collaborate closely with all cross-functional teams including systems, electrical, mechanical, operations, supply chain, and systems integration and test to guarantee that mission goals and contractual requirements have been met. If you're passionate about making an impact, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a member of various program teams, ensuring successful program performance, deliver conforming products/services through effective collaboration and compliance with processes and procedures.
• Serve as a program quality liaison across customer organizations (Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and United States Government (USG)), as well as relevant factories and engineering labs as first responder for quality issues and concerns related to products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner with program management team to define and implement quality improvement strategies.
• Support supplier quality and supplier engineering efforts to help ensure compliance with the supplier quality plan.
• Lead and perform root cause analysis (RCA), facilitate corrective actions, and implement closed loop process controls to improve product/process predictability and capability.
• Generation of new Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) projects to reduce costs on the program.
• Review and approve changes to the technical data package, assign actions when necessary and complete actions in a timely manner when assigned. This includes but is not limited to: Peer reviews, Engineering Review/Change Control Board (ERB/CCB) and/or Design reviews.
• As a quality interface for customers and suppliers, you'll ensure the program meets all Quality & Mission Assurance requirements. This includes coordinating with Program Quality Leads and various functions while overseeing contracts through all program phases.
• You’ll develop and monitor quality metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with integrated teams to enforce process rigor and improve processes. Supporting transition to production activities as needed, you’ll oversee Quality Control Plan efforts including First Article Inspections and play a key role in Material Review Board, Change Control Board, and Risk Review Board.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Working experience with Quality Management Systems, to include ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102.
• Working experience leading teams in failure analysis, RCA, corrective and preventative actions.
• Working experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Working experience with technical data package review (TDP) and document repository.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification and/or Program Management Certification.
• Experience with Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or another Continuous Improvement Program.
• Working experience using resources such as 5S, RCA, Process Mapping/Analysis, Lean Six Sigma (6Sigma).
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145 and utilizing resources such as Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Key Characteristics, Design Failure Modes, and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and/or Control Plans.
• Experience with First Article Inspections per AS9102
• Experience with Configuration Control System such as Common Product Data Management (cPDM) and/or Common As-Built System (CABS).
• Experience Reviewing Statement of Work (SOW), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), Knowledge of Purchase Order Quality Requirements (Q-Notes, STAMP).
• Experience presenting, reviewing and/or approving changes through a formal Change Control Board (CCB).
• Experience comprehending and translating system requirements and contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.
• Experience using verbal and written communication and networking skills
• Experience working as an individual contributor and in a dynamic team environment.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment.

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

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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