Senior Supplier Qualification Lead - A&D (Remote)

RTX (Raytheon); United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX seeks a remote Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer Lead to direct a team for second-source qualifications of critical munitions acceleration programs. You will align with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Program teams to validate capability, assess risk, and assure readiness.

The role requires 12+ years in STEM, experience in mechanical or systems engineering, and strong cross-functional leadership. Expect frequent travel to supplier sites and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Background in mechanical or systems engineering, hardware development, or component qualification.
• Experience leading cross‑department project teams or across multiple departments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements.
• Experience leading technical projects and coordinating across functions.
• Experience working with suppliers or subcontractors on technical oversight, integration, or manufacturing support.
• Problem-solving skills including RCCA, validation, DFMA, and producibility improvements.
• Experience managing schedules, risks, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical communication and documentation skills.
• Earned Value Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team executing second-source supplier qualifications for Critical Munitions Acceleration programs.
• Standardize and maintain supplier qualification processes and documentation in Command Media.
• Support supplier technical capability assessments, manufacturing readiness, and compliance with technical data packages.
• Lead or support testing, technical reviews, and validation of new sources, including RCCA activities.
• Develop and manage qualification plans, schedules, risk registers, and EVM for onboarding and readiness.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines and communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Travel approximately 35% - 50% to supplier sites for on-site evaluations, audits, and readiness activities, including periodic travel to Tucson for program and workshop support.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical communication

RCCA

DFMA

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Willingness to travel

Education

STEM degree

Master's degree in engineering or Materials Science

Tools

EVMS

Job description

RTX seeks a remote Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer Lead to direct a team for second-source qualifications of critical munitions acceleration programs. You will align with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Program teams to validate capability, assess risk, and assure readiness.

The role requires 12+ years in STEM, experience in mechanical or systems engineering, and strong cross-functional leadership. Expect frequent travel to supplier sites and collaboration across disciplines.