Program Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-09-23



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MS-FOREST-431 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 431



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 Forest, MS 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 aid the NGJ Program Quality and Mission Assurance team, reporting to the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program Quality and Mission Assurance Lead. You will be responsible for;

• Implementation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
• Managing and coordinating between all design and build sites and major and key suppliers
• Ensure requirement and product compliance, timely implementation of the quality system, and customer expectations
• Continuous improvement of processes (CORE)
• Implementation of Advanced Program Quality Planning (APQP) for the current program contracts and future proposal activities.

This position is an onsite role in Forest, MS.

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 two (2) years of engineering experience in the following areas;
  • Working 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 assistance
  • 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)/gating, STAGES, or processes (nonrecurring/recurring activities)
  Experience in participating in risk & opportunity management, assessment, mitigation, and capture
• Experience in predictive and proactive measures and metrics assessments and developing actions to improve performance or mitigate problems
• Working experience in CORE processes or American Society for Quality (ASQ) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification.
• Working experience in AS9145 (Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)).
• Working experience with the Raytheon Corrective Action System (RCAS), or a demonstrated close-loop corrective action system
• Experience using written/verbal presentation skills.
• Experience developing solutions to complex problems.
• Working experience with Industry and Government Quality and Mission Assurance requirements and standards.
   

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.
   

Additional Information:

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 eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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 62,000 USD - 118,000 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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