Quality Engineering Technical Support - 2nd shift

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a quality assurance inspector to support receiving and first article inspections on-site in Huntsville. You will prepare reports, maintain records, and verify configurations across assembly levels to meet stringent DoD standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with extensive QA/manufacturing experience, plus the ability to obtain interim and final security clearance. Two shifts and potential overtime are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with substantial QA inspection or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies and quality data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving and first article inspections with high accuracy.
• Prepare reports and maintain quality records; ensure compliance with policies.
• Verify configurations and closure of entries in factory systems; support training.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Electro-mechanical assemblies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

SAP

PRISM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-7745 ~ 7745 Eagle Rd ~ EAGLE 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

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.

What You Will Do

Performs receiving inspection activities. First Article Inspection support activities. Prepares reports and maintains records as required. Meets necessary certifications as required. Performs incidental related duties as assigned or required. Person must have a proven track record performing quality assurance inspections with minimal oversight. Must be able to perform configuration verification of all levels of assemblies/hardware. Must know how to verify that all operations have been completely performed and accepted, including but not limited to acceptance testing. Must be able to verify all entries in Factory Operating System have been completed and closed correctly at all configuration levels. Responsivity to recognize and enforce compliance of Raytheon Policies and Procedures. High Touch, In-person Inspection responsibilities, critical for quality assurance inspection Factory has 2 shifts. Occasional overtime offered and willingness to participate in first shift schedule to accommodate training requirements.

Qualifications you must have:

• Minimum educational requirement High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 10 years of experience OR Associates Degree and 8 years of QA inspection or manufacturing experience
• Previous experience with electro-mechanical assemblies.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. Government issued security clearance prior to start date.

Qualifications we Value:

• Must be experienced performing inspections, using assembly instructions, and reading engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering drawings (reading and interpreting).
• Must be proficient in the understanding of torque and assembly methods/processes.
• Must have customer selloff experience; foster excellent working relationships with internal/external stakeholders (ex. DCMA).
• Familiar with SAP and/or PRISM Solid understanding of Quality and Engineering Principles, must be capable of communicating quality and engineering criteria/issues to all levels of factory personnel.

At RTX we value:

Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This position is classified 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.

Clearance Information:

This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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

The salary range for this role is 60,000 USD - 114,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

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.