Date Posted:
2026-01-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HAL99: Field Office - AL Remote Location, Remote City, AL, 36101 USA
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 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.
Our team in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to serve as the primary quality interface between Raytheon's organization and the external supply base. The SQE provides both communication of requirements and performance feedback to the supplier as well as being a conduit for Quality information back to internal functions within RTX. The SQE's role includes execution of Supplier Assessments, First Article Inspection validation, problem resolution, meeting facilitation and continuous improvement activities. In addition, the SQE is a key player in the facilitation and management of Supplier risk mitigation, problem resolution, and development. The SQE represents RTX professionally and supports Raytheon Technologies Vision, Values, Strategy and Goals as our Quality representative in the supply base.
This position entails assignment as a SQE supporting a supplier in Huntsville, AL , and is largely remote. Visits to local supplier facilities in Huntsville are required and will require a home office be maintained. Candidates are expected to travel domestically up to 50% to include driving up to 300-mile radius with some flying as needed. Relocation assistance is not provided.
What You Will Do:
Interpreting purchase order quality notes and quality requirements to ensure subcontractor/supplier understanding
Ensuring flow down of Product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements and Statement of Work content. Ensuring compliance with these quality requirements
Assessing subcontractor/supplier quality capabilities throughout the program life cycle to achieve full program objectives
Identifying supplier risk and systemic performance issues ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective solutions are identified and implemented with closure plans
Driving continuous product / process improvements using statistical / analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and lean methodologies
Working with other Quality functions and Cross Business Teams (CBTs), to affect rapid closure of issues utilizing analytical capabilities and communications skills
Participating in supplier design, process change, qualification test, and procedure reviews.
Supporting supplier assessments, audits, and reviews
Visiting Suppliers on regular cadence up to 50% travel
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience is in Manufacturing, Aerospace and/or Defense Quality Engineering.
Experience of Root Cause Corrective Action Investigations and/or Implementation.
Experience working within commercial and/or aerospace and defense regulations and standards (examples AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.)
Technical drawing interpretation and/or hardware inspection techniques
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:
Six Sigma, Lean and / or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)
MS Engineering / Technical or MBA
Experience with preventative tools such as APQP
Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers / customers
Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test and delivery
Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and working remotely
General Statistical Process Control knowledge, including implementation
General knowledge of aerospace / defense products and systems technologies
General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor
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.
No relocation offered for this role.
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Please consider the following role @type definition as you apply for this role. Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).
This position requires 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
LI-Remote
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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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