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The Quality Manager leads and continuously improves the company’s Quality processes, procedures, and systems, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ITAR, customer-specific, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as the primary quality interface for customers, overseeing audits, managing corrective actions, and ensuring alignment on product quality expectations.

The Quality Manager will work cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering to drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and audit readiness while supporting successful product launches and ongoing production compliance. This position plays a key role in strengthening system effectiveness, maintaining high product quality standards, and reinforcing strong customer relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

• 7+ years of quality management experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environments.

• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and related regulatory standards.

• Proven experience leading internal and external audits.

• Familiarity with QMS software, ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred), and document control systems.

• Excellent understanding of quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, SPC, CAPA, PPAP, etc.).

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills both internally and externally.

• Ability to train, mentor, and develop internal auditors and cross-functional quality teams.

• Certified Lead Auditor (AS9100 or ISO 9001) preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Quality Management System (QMS) Ownership

• Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and all applicable customer, regulatory, and internal standards.

• Develop, issue, and control all quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records through proper document control processes.

• Coordinate with department leaders to ensure that all processes are accurately documented, properly implemented, and continually improved.

• Monitor and report on quality system metrics, including audit findings, corrective/preventive actions, and process adherence.

Audits & Compliance

• Lead all internal, customer, and third-party audits, including preparation, execution, documentation, and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.

Manage the internal audit program—train internal auditors, assign audit schedules, and ensure comprehensive process coverage.

• Facilitate audit readiness across departments by ensuring documentation accuracy, calibration traceability, and process adherence.

• Maintain records and audit trails to demonstrate compliance with AS9100 and ITAR requirements.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure process consistency and compliance across production and support areas.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to reduce variation, improve product quality, and strengthen system efficiency.

• Provide structured feedback and recommendations based on quality trends, nonconformances, and audit outcomes.

• Partner with leadership to align QMS initiatives with company objectives and customer expectations.

Documentation & Control

• Oversee the control, issuance, and revision of all QMS documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

• Maintain a robust document control system that supports traceability, revision control, and change management.

• Verify that records, inspection data, and certifications are properly stored and retrievable for audits and customer review.

• Support configuration management and ensure consistent documentation across all controlled processes.

Training & Leadership

• Train and mentor internal auditors, quality staff, and process owners on QMS requirements and quality principles.

• Promote a company-wide culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams on corrective actions and process enhancements.

• Support the Product Quality Manager or designee by providing system-level documentation, structure, and visibility into quality performance metrics and trends.

Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report QMS performance through key metrics and dashboards (e.g., audit results, CAPA status, NCR rates, process adherence).

• Communicate audit outcomes, compliance status, and quality system performance to the leadership team.

• Use data-driven analysis to recommend improvements in system effectiveness and compliance readiness.

Customer Quality & Satisfaction

• Serve as the primary quality interface for customers, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, specifications, and quality expectations.

• Lead customer audits and manage quality concerns, including root cause analysis and formal corrective action responses (8D, SCAR), ensuring timely resolution.

• Support successful product launches and ongoing production compliance by collaborating with customers on FAI, performance metrics (PPM, OTD), and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to proactively mitigate risks, provide quality performance updates, and strengthen long-term customer relationships.

Minimum Training Requirements:

Minimum defined training for this position, additional training may be provided and/or required by hiring manager

QMS Overview and Ownership

AS9100 / ISO 9001 Standards & Requirements

ITAR Requirements

NCR / CAPA Process

Control of Documented Information / Document Control System

Inspection Processes and Verification Awareness

Internal and Customer Audit Processes

Quality Tools and Methodologies (FMEA, 8D, 5-Why, SPC, PPAP)

Audit Readiness and Reporting

Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization

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Raytheon combines our vast resources and investments and is dedicated to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges – together we can anticipate more, move faster, and make a bigger impact on the big picture.

This position is 100% on site in Tucson, Arizona

The Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) team within the Specialty Engineering Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing advanced windows application solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrating state of the art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.  TEE products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system products. TEE has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment.

This position is focused on the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software as a part of on-site factory support of systems to support weapon system product development. The selected candidate will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization.

The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production equipment, environments, and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of product development for RMD weapon system products. They will be expected to work, either as a part of a team or independently, to design, develop, and implement system level applications in support of producing and maintaining weapon system products.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)
• Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrently
• Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation
• Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment
• Develop and derive requirements for software products
• Lead and mentor junior software engineers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience in developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.
• Experience in utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
•  Prior experience in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.
• Prior experience in laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Experience of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces
• Experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422
• Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design
• Experience in software development lifecycles, such as Waterfall and Agile
• Experience with Software Configuration Management principles
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub
• Written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in leading teams/projects in a technical capacity

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust 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 superior 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 100% onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Clearance Information: 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:  
• Tucson, AZ: ,-az-location

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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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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 Test Solutions Center (TSC) team within the Hardware Engineering Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing test solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrate state of the art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.  TSC products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system product verification, qualification, test data analysis, and production test solution development. TSC has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and sustainment.

This position is focused on the development, integration, test, and maintenance of software as a part of on-site factory support of test systems to support product testing. The selected candidate will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization.

The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production test equipment, environments, and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development for RMD test products. They will be expected to act, either as a part of their team or independently, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of test systems.

What You Will Do:

• Guiding multidisciplined teams in the development of test equipment
• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a production environment
• Contributing to cost and schedule management planning
• Communicating with senior management on project status
• Troubleshooting software and test equipment
• Develop requirements for software products
• Written and interpersonal communication skills with Program Management

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 7 years of prior relevant experience.

• Minimum of ten (10) years developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional engineering experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• Experience with Windows Operating System, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Microsoft Azure DevOps Server
• Familiarity with laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. NI VISA, NI Measurement and Automation Explorer, NI Switch Executive)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued (Secret) security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Extensive knowledge of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces
• Extensive knowledge of common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, RS-422
• Professional experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design (Ex. IBM Rhapsody, Cameo System Modeler, and Cameo Enterprise Architecture)
• Professional experience of software development lifecycles, such as Agile
• Experience with Software Configuration Management principles

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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.  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.

This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: ,-az-location

#TestEngineering

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.

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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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.

Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Principal System Security Engineering (SSE) Program Lead - P5. This individual will be responsible for program execution, leading an SSE team, and providing guidance to program-level systems/software/hardware architects. This person will also serve as a direct interface during important reviews, briefings, and technical exchange/demos. Communication and collaboration with the customer as well as with other engineering disciplines is required to ensure the program-level chief engineers and architectures support the program's needs. The person in this role will lead the analysis of SSE issues that directly affect the system. The successful candidate will have a security conscious approach to take into consideration the systems level effect to resolving complex programs and the ability to convince leadership that the proposed solution is best for the mission (including program cost, schedule, and technical). The individual will work with the program and customer in the development of the system, providing strategic input and planning for the system, applications, architecture, and design in a dynamic, agile development environment. The individual will assist in the tracking of key roadmaps and deliverables. This is an onsite position at Raytheon in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Performing Task Lead duties (e.g., task planning, product owner, scrum master)

• Implement SSE solutions into RTX products

• Interact with customer to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness

• Support developing plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans

• Plan and guide SSE implementations in customer systems

• Consult and assist program line management with SSE architectures and issues

• Attack threat modeling / Critical Program Information Assessments

• Developing top-level system requirements, and flowing down requirements and implementation concepts to subsystem

• Understanding, and compliance with, DoD technology release and export licensing policies

• Supporting the development of bids and proposals

• Working with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience

• 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

• Experience in technical leadership

• Experience in System Security Engineering, computer technology reverse engineering, AT, cybersecurity or embedded security

• Experience designing, implementing, testing and fielding real-time embedded security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs with secure systems technologies, methodologies, policies and guidelines

• Experience generating security (AT and/or program protection) requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans and/or policies

Qualifications We Prefer

• DoD Top Secret clearance with current SSBI within last 5 years desired

• The ability to obtain and maintain additional program access as required

• Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Business Administration, and/or Robotics

• Experience in design, development and fielding of SSE systems

• Software, Firmware, & Microelectronics Engineering, Cryptography and FPGA design

• Attack threat modeling / Critical Program Information Assessments

• Experience in the implementation and business growth of SSE implementation throughout the entire life cycle

• Experience in solutions meeting robust SSE systems security requirements

• Cyber Certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH

• Program management experience with SSE

• Broad understanding of technology and working knowledge of DODI-S-5230.28

• Aircraft/weapons integration experience

• Strategic planning and proposal writing skills

• Candidate must exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with coworkers, suppliers, stakeholders, and customers in a team environment

• Experience contributing in a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems

What We Offer

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

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

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.

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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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. 

Job Summary:

The metal fabrication and welding tech is responsible for executing a variety of mechanical fabrication efforts at an exceptional level, while collaborating in an integrated team environment with fellow support technicians, engineers, and internal and external engineering customers.

Primary responsibilities include welding and fabricating premium quality parts and assemblies from metal. Report to the Mechanical Prototyping and Fabrication Section Lead within the Engineering Prototyping and Fabrication department (the Bike Shop) 
 
Responsibilities to Anticipate:  

• Metal fabrication of critical prototype, aerospace parts and test assemblies using various types of metal fabrication tools.

• Use of general machine shop tools and support equipment including the use of typical dimensional measuring tools

• Work with basic sketches and, underdeveloped drawing packages as well as model renderings

• Responsible for all aspects of fabrication including part/machine setup, safe equipment operation, part inspection, managing their workload, supporting customers’ schedules, delegating, and coordinating work when required

• Work in a multi-program-controlled area.
   
   
  The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance  
   
   
  Qualifications You Must Have:

• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience welding MIG, and TIG.

• A minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience with press breaks, rollers, sheet metal forming tools.

• Six (6) or more years of interpreting mechanical blueprints / technical drawings with the ability to fabricate the requested parts.

• Ability to inspect fabricated parts using standard precision measuring instruments to ensure tolerances are met.
   
   
  Qualifications We Value:

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training such as: machining/fabrication technical education or apprenticeship).

• Basic experience in the development and manipulation of computer-generated 3D models in Creo, or similar CAD system

• Competent computer skills – Windows, MS Office products

• Good verbal and written communication skills

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust 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 superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
 
Location Information:

This position is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.
 

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.

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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