Design Quality Engineer II onsite Andover, MA

Job ID: 01879258Posted: Posted TodayStart Date: 2026-10-01Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0Country: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-10-01 Country:United States of America Location:US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0 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 1At 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.Land & Air Defense Systems Quality and Mission Assurance is seeking a Design Program Quality Engineer to support quality assurance throughout the product design and development phase. This role is crucial in identifying and mitigating potential quality issues early in the development process, ensuring product reliability and compliance with quality standards.You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to implement quality strategies and drive improvement. Your understanding of engineering design and processes will help identify and address early-stage quality improvements in hardware design. This role involves both technical work and regular interaction with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, schedule and technical objectives.This is an on-site position with the primary work location in Andover, MA. Travel to a local offsite facility in Lowell, MA is required 75% of the time for the first year before transitioning full time to the Andover, MA office.There will be occasional travel opportunities (3-4 weeks/year) to various Raytheon facilities and/or supplier locations. What You Will DoEstablish partnerships with Engineering, Program Leaders, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and Functions to implement Quality strategies.Leverage engineering experience to evaluate designs and specifications, testing plans, methods, and equipment to ensure product reliability and compliance to quality standardsConduct engineering work products reviews, including Peer Reviews, Configuration Control Boards, Drawing Reviews, Design Reviews, Product Readiness, and Sale to identify and eliminate in-phase defectsServe as Engineering Hardware Quality Representative on Engineering Review Boards (ERB), Configuration Change Boards (CCB), Risk/Opportunity Management Boards (ROMB), and Material Review Boards (MRB).Evaluate design and manufacturing trade-offs to assess potential risks or opportunitiesWork off-site with the engineering design team to ensure retrofit work instructions are properly followed, and all hardware is correctly installed and tested.Apply technical design experience to support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and closed-loop process improvements to enhance quality and reliability.Travel to offsite work location and between local Raytheon facilities as required.Qualifications You Must HaveA degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and two (2) years of prior relevant experience.Relevant experience is prior work in engineering or qualityExperience in hardware design, reliability, and manufacturability assessments.Experience with quality tools (e.g. Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, Fishbone diagram, 5-Whys, process mapping, etc.)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 PreferExperience in Hardware Design Engineering, with insight into common design challenges and potential quality risk areasUnderstanding of the product lifecycle, from initial design through sustainmentKnowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and AS9145.Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.Experience following engineering work instructions and repair and replace proceduresWhat 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. Check us out online: RTX YouTube ChannelRelocation assistance is not available.Learn more & apply now!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 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: #LI-OnsiteAs 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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. 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