Senior Operations Quality Engineer – DoD Secret (Microelectronics)

RTX; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Operations Quality Engineer to join the Microelectronics/RF Technologies operations quality team. You will ensure product and process quality, focusing on compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on hardware quality experience and a DoD Secret clearance; on-site work in the US with potential interview steps at office locations. Salary ranges align with DoD-level roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM or related technical field.
• 5+ years in Quality/Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
• Experience in cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience inspecting production hardware and identifying root causes.
• Familiarity with quality metrics and long-term corrective actions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Baseline factory metrics ( Scrap, Rework, FPY ), identify top drivers.
• Lead cross-functional DPT to align on priorities and containment.
• Conduct process walks and drive enhancements to reduce variation and cost of poor quality.
• Lead APQP initiatives (PFMEA, control plans, SPC).
• Identify escapes and communicate with MFG, Program, and Supplier Quality.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvement

APQP

Education

BS in STEM

Tools

Minitab

JMP

ISO 9001

AS9100

MIL-STD-883

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Operations Quality Engineer to join the Microelectronics/RF Technologies operations quality team. You will ensure product and process quality, focusing on compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on hardware quality experience and a DoD Secret clearance; on-site work in the US with potential interview steps at office locations. Salary ranges align with DoD-level roles.