Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer Lead

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

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.

The Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer Lead directs and develops a team responsible for second‑source and alternate‑source qualifications, ensuring a resilient and high‑quality supply base. This role partners with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality / Mission Assurance and Program teams to validate supplier capability, assess risk, and confirm configuration, performance, and manufacturing readiness. The Lead is accountable for implementing second source risk framework across various commodities, aligning technical expertise to external capacity projects, and overseeing evaluation, testing, RCCA validation, and qualification activities to meet program cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Background in mechanical or systems engineering, hardware development, or component qualification.
• Management and leadership experience to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple related 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or Materials Science.
• Experience with second‑source or supplier qualification.
• EVMS experience or certification.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or other regulated hardware environments.
• Hands‑on test experience, including planning and data analysis.
• Agile/SAFe experience or relevant certifications (Scrum Master, SPC, PMP).

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This position is classified as: Remote : Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associat