Senior Quality Engineer

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to implement quality engineering and customer flow-downs across proposal and program lifecycles in Goleta, CA. Onsite role supporting FPI/FAI and cross-functional teams.

The position requires a STEM degree, 5+ years in quality/engineering, and DoD quality standards compliance with security clearance eligibility. The role emphasizes proactive metrics, problem resolution, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and five years of engineering experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations with knowledge of proposal, development, production, and post-delivery support.
• ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Create or tailor quality planning to document customer and internal requirements.
• Work as a member of a program IPT and support design to production transitions.
• Lead 8D, Six Sigma, Lean activities and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage Internal First Article Inspections (FAIs) completion and reporting.
• Use predictive metrics to guide program performance and decisions.
• Maintain relationships with program administration, suppliers, customers, and government reps.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Six Sigma

8D

Root Cause

EVMS

CAM

Tableau

Minitab

SAP

Windchill

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Tableau

Minitab

SAP

Windchill

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01 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 freedoms 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. Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) has been a technology development and manufacturing leader of infrared systems for over 70 years, and it continues to be one of the industry stakeholders in the production of high-tech vision products for a variety of space, tactical and commercial applications. RVS is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer (QE) to implement and develop quality engineering and customer quality flow-down requirements throughout proposal and program life cycle with our Focal Planes Operations group. This position is an onsite role located in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do:

• Create or tailor existing quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements
• Implement quality engineering responsibilities as a member of a program Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Ensure programmatic and technical risks are identified, contained, and managed throughout each phase of business pursuit and program implementation
• Ensure quality engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements and verification, including the transition of design to production
• Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on 8D, Six Sigma, Lean Practices and other critical thinking improvement methods and resources
• Manage the completion of Internal First Article Inspections (FAIs)
• Guide business and program performance utilizing predictive and proactive measures and metrics
• Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross-functional program stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and five (5) years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations with working knowledge of business strategic planning and proposal, engineering development, material and service acquisition, production, test, product acceptance and/or post-delivery support.
• Working experience applying and adhering to Quality Management Systems IS0 9001, AS9100.
• Working experience of Industry and Government Quality Requirements and Standards.
• Working experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodology, systems, and resources.
• Working experience in predictive and proactive measures and metrics assessments and actions to improve performance or mitigate problems.
• 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:

• Infrared industry, semiconductor processing or DoD industry experience.
• Past or present regular member or chair of Material and Failure non-conformance review boards (MRB/FRB).
• Experience in developing or a member of risk & opportunity management, assessment, mitigation, and capture.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Cost Account Management (CAM) including Bases of Estimation (BOE).
• Experience with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Tableau, Minitab).
• Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill).
• Knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes and cleanrooms.
• The ability to lead and mentor others in routine settings and difficult situations.
• Ability to collaborate with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
• Thorough written and verbal presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.
• 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.

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.

Location: Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.