Senior Quality Inspector

Raytheon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Backup care

Job summary

Raytheon in Goleta, California is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to join our Mission Assurance Team. This onsite role focuses on hands-on inspections of electro‑mechanical assemblies, ensuring product compliance and traceable documentation to meet contract requirements. You will interpret MIL/IPC/ANSI specs and GD&T drawings, log inspection records, support return-to-vendor actions, and work with ERP systems.

A U.S. security clearance is required, and U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or 2-year postsecondary training with 8 years relevant experience, or high school diploma with 10 years experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hardware handling and inspection experience.
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, gauges and related inspection tools.
• Experience with aerospace/defense standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, MIL-STD, IPC, J-STD).
• Ability to document inspection records with traceability.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and contractual requirements.
• GD&T knowledge and inspection per plans using appropriate instruments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data recording.
• Active and transferable final U.S. government Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on inspections of electro-mechanical assemblies using established quality inspection methodologies and tools.
• Interpret MIL, IPC, and ANSI specifications, as well as technical drawings, to accurately identify and assess non-conformances.
• Document, log, and track inspection records while ensuring traceability and compliance with company standards.
• Conduct physical inspections of hardware and review deliverable documentation in alignment with technical data packages, processes, and contractual requirements.
• Verify tasks and inspections are completed following company standards, industry regulations, and government agency requirements.
• Support return-to-vendor activities, ensuring defective materials are appropriately addressed.
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to prioritize and execute inspection tasks effectively.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Reading drawings/blueprints

Traceability/documentation

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork and independence

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent 2-year postsecondary training

High school diploma with 10 years experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

PRISM (SAP) ERP

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-20
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01
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: Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, our 185,000 talented employees are united by a shared purpose: solving the world’s most complex challenges to protect and connect the world. Through our three industry-leading businesses, cutting-edge research and development, and world-class operations, we deliver capabilities and opportunities that are unmatched. Together, we push the boundaries of innovation, explore the limits of science, and develop groundbreaking solutions that shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Raytheon, a part of RTX, brings over 100 years of excellence in engineering and a steadfast commitment to solving the most pressing challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is clear: to help secure freedom, deter aggression, and create a safer, more secure world for all. Join us in advancing technology, innovation, and global security.
We are currently seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to join our Mission Assurance Team at our dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing facility in Goleta, California. In this role, you will play an essential part in ensuring product and process quality standards. You will focus on product compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement to meet the high standards of excellence our customers expect. As a Receiving Quality Inspector, you will work hands‑on to ensure deliverable product acceptance and verify the quality of hardware and the associated documentation to meet set standards.
This is an onsite role in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do

• Perform hands‑on inspections of electro‑mechanical assemblies using established quality inspection methodologies and tools.
• Interpret MIL, IPC, and ANSI specifications, as well as technical drawings, to accurately identify and assess non‑conformances.
• Document, log, and track inspection records while ensuring traceability and compliance with company standards.
• Conduct physical inspections of hardware and review deliverable documentation in alignment with technical data packages, processes, and contractual requirements.
• Verify tasks and inspections are completed following company standards, industry regulations, and government agency requirements.
• Support return‑to‑vendor activities, ensuring defective materials are appropriately addressed.
• Use analytical and problem‑solving skills to prioritize and execute inspection tasks effectively.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience. (In lieu of a degree, candidates must be a high school graduate and have ten (10) years of experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in hardware handling and inspection.
• Experienced using quality control and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related equipment.
• Experience working with aerospace, defense, or manufacturing standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, MIL-STD, IPC, J-STD).
• Experience documenting and maintaining accurate inspection records for traceability.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contractual flow‑down requirements.
• Experience performing quality inspections in accordance with GD&T drawings, quality notes, inspection plans, and contractual requirements using appropriate tools (e.g., microscopes, calipers, gauges, micrometers).
• Experience using computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Active and transferable final U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Value

• Prior experience in the manufacturing and production of electronic and mechanical assemblies (including electro‑mechanical components).
• Hands‑on experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience using PRISM (SAP) or other ERP software systems.
• Working experience applying industry technical quality standards, such as MIL-STD-105, J-STD-001, and IPC-A-610. Certifications in J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 are preferred.
• Background in electro‑mechanical manufacturing and quality assurance practices.
• Experience performing various types of quality inspections, including vendor, receiving, first article, and in‑process inspections.
• Certification in quality inspection or related fields (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or NDT Level certifications).

What We Offer

• 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.

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 ability to obtain a 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: 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 66,000 USD - 125,400 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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