Principal Quality Engineer

Date Posted:
2025-12-04
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CO505: 720 Irwin Ave, Schriever AFB 720 Irwin Avenue Schriever AFB, Schriever Air Force Base, CO, 80912 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

The Principal Quality Engineer (PQE) is responsible for ensuring that the engineering work products delivered to our customers meet their specified technical requirements and are developed using approved development processes and procedures. The PQE must be able to work independently within a cross-function, matrixed organization in which there is close interaction and collaboration with program quality and various engineering disciplines.

What You Will Do:

• Interface with cross functional teams (program managers, engineers, CM, DM, HW and Security) as appropriate.
• Participate in site maintenance to ensure the Operational Availability of the GPS OCX System.
• Participate in Agile phases of development.
• Participate in Operational Change Control Boards and assure submitted packages are complete and actions are tracked to completion.
• Participate in and approve test plans, procedures, and deliverables.
• Interface with customer and Government Quality Assurance representatives in support of program, corporate and third-party audits, and assessment.
• Support product verification and validation activities in support of customer sell-off.
• Support mission assurance activities in support of a development and sustainment programs.
• Perform independent software process and product assessments, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action.
• Review correctness of formal test procedures and test configurations, and participate in Regression test or functional checkout, including post-test actions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Technology, Technology, Electrical Engineer, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience within Engineering and/or Quality Engineering.
• Experience in Product and Process Audits.
• Experience with software and hardware processes, software/hardware lifecycle; requirements, design, Implementation, and software/hardware testing.
• Experience with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and/or other engineering and manufacturing related documents.
• Manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, inspection, test).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with ISO 9000 and AS 9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience working in a Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) Development environment.
• Experience utilizing DevSecOps Metrics to monitor program performance and proliferate continuous improvement activities.
• Scripting experience i.e., Python, Perl, and bash.
• Experience delivering presentations to senior leadership.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) MS Access and Project.

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.

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• 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: Clearance Information: This position requires 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

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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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