Program Quality Engineer / Senior Analyst Tucson, AZ

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Quality Engineer / Senior Analyst for our Tucson, AZ location to implement and develop processes delivering compliant systems and customer quality flow-down requirements through lifecycles.

You will create or tailor planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements to program teams and supply base, ensuring quality tasks stay on budget and on schedule while meeting defined metrics. Relate with customers and stakeholders to assure mission success.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience in quality, engineering, operations, program management or manufacturing.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems IS09001 and/or AS9100.
• Experience in predictive/proactive measures and/or metrics assessments for process improvement or problem mitigation.
• Experience supporting External and Internal Quality System or Product/Process audits.

Responsibilities

• Support the communication of program goals, targets, requirements and customer feedback.
• Assist in providing program direction to assure quality tasking is accomplished within budget, on time and as defined in program planning.
• Prepare, collect, analyze and maintain QMA metrics.
• Establish customer relations and process and validate customer corrective action requests.
• Assess impact of potential customer escapes.
• Co-chair Program Corrective Action Board (CAB) to meet measures and metrics from stakeholder reviews.
• Ensure autonomous reviews and assessments of program performance are performed, including self-guided technical assessments of systems engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), lessons learned, technology, production and programmatic (cost, schedule, and risks) practices assuring Quality Management System (QMS) processes are defined and implemented.
• Review the Engineering program documentation, including specifications, requirements, specification control drawings, altered item drawings, assembly drawings, test plans, procedures, instructions and standard operating procedures prior to release for correctness to technical standards.
• Act as the voice of the customer to autonomously assure mission results.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Program management

Manufacturing

Engineering

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RCAS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M05 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M05 (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. Are you ready for a challenging new opportunity?

Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for Program Quality Engineer / Senior Analyst positions at our Tucson, AZ location. You will implement and develop processes to deliver compliant systems and specific customer quality flow down requirements throughout program lifecycles. You will be responsible for supporting programs ensuring that Quality & Mission Assurance technical requirements are developed using approved development processes and procedures. You will create or tailor existing planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements to the program teams and supply base.

What you will do:

• Support the communication of program goals, targets, requirements and customer feedback.
• Assist in providing program direction to assure quality tasking is accomplished within budget, on time and as defined in program planning.
• Prepare, collect, analyze and maintain QMA metrics.
• Establish customer relations and process and validate customer corrective action requests.
• Assess impact of potential customer escapes.
• Co-chair Program Corrective Action Board (CAB) to meet measures and metrics from stakeholder reviews.
• Ensure autonomous reviews and assessments of program performance are performed, including self-guided technical assessments of systems engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), lessons learned, technology, production and programmatic (cost, schedule, and risks) practices assuring Quality Management System (QMS) processes are defined and implemented.
• Review the Engineering program documentation, including specifications, requirements, specification control drawings, altered item drawings, assembly drawings, test plans, procedures, instructions and standard operating procedures prior to release for correctness to technical standards.
• Act as the voice of the customer to autonomously assure mission results.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience in quality, engineering, operations, program management or manufacturing.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems IS09001 and/or AS9100.
• Experience in predictive/proactive measures and/or metrics assessments for process improvement or problem mitigation.
• Experience supporting External and Internal Quality System or Product/Process audits.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Prior experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry.
• Ability to collaborate with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with program management, cross-functional program leadership, suppliers, customers and government representatives.
• Working knowledge of Industry and Government Mission Assurance Requirements and Standards.
• Airframes and Powerplant License.
• ASQ Quality Certification.
• Mission Assurance Certification Quality Level 5 minimum.
• Knowledge of Environmental laboratory control practices.li>
• Working knowledge of Raytheon RCAS or a proven close- loop corrective action system.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What we offer

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

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. #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 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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

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.