Program Quality Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-09-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WB ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING B BLDG 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 freedom 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. Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) is the next step in Electronic Attack Systems (EAS) needed to meet current and emerging electronic warfare threats, counter growing threat capabilities and capacity, and keep pace with the continuous expansion of the EAS mission area. We are seeking a Program Quality Engineer to work in our McKinney, TX location. You will help implement and manage the Quality and Mission Assurance System and specific customer quality flow-down requirements throughout proposal and program lifecycles. You will maintain existing quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements to Raytheon program teams and the supply base. Additionally, you will support the NGJ Program Quality and Mission Assurance team, supporting and reporting to the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program Quality and Mission Assurance Lead. You will be responsible for implementation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), the product line, managing and coordinating between all design and build sites, as well as major and key suppliers. Additional responsibilities will be to ensure requirement and product compliance, timely implementation of the quality system, and customer expectations. You will be responsible for continuous improvement of processes (CORE) and implementation of Advanced Program Quality Planning (APQP) to support the current program contracts and future proposal activities. This position is currently an onsite role in McKinney, TX. It is anticipated that this program will move to Plano, Texas in early January 2027. What You Will Do : Implement Quality and Mission Assurance responsibilities as a member of the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program Quality and Mission Assurance team. Ensure programmatic and technical risks are identified, contained, and managed throughout each phase of business pursuit and program implementation. Ensure Quality and Mission Assurance engagement in engineering development, design, and test requirements verification, including the transition of design to production. Assess Program/Product Quality performance and ensure thorough root cause and corrective action (RCCA) is implemented on the program, including leading investigations and cross-functional RCCA activities. Oversee program and higher-level Corrective Action Boards (CAB) as required. Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on CORE, Lean practices and other critical-thinking improvement methods and resources. Participate in program Failure Review Boards (FRB) and review and resolve systemic Failure Review and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) items. Generate program quality flow down requirements as part of the Contract Quality Requirements (CQR) planning. Engage in Program Management Review (PMR) as required. Notify the customer of delivered Non-Conforming Material and guide internal investigation and disposition of GIDEP QMA actions. Support the generation and implementation of required Program/Product First Article Inspection (FAI) plans. Guide business and program performance utilizing predictive and proactive measures and metrics. Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross-functional program key team members, suppliers, customers, and government representatives, including Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Support AS9100 Internal, Corporate, and Certification Audits. Travel to Raytheon program facilities and customer locations. Qualifications You Must Have : Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Quality, Engineering, Operations or Program Management. Working experience in business strategic planning/proposal, Engineering development, production, test, product acceptance and/or post-delivery support Experience complying with Quality Management Systems AS9100 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 : Active Secret Clearance. Experience with Raytheon Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)/g