Principal Specialist, Mission & Quality Assurance

Date Posted: 2026-07-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG 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. Raytheon is seeking an experienced professional to manage the Quality Management System and specific customer quality flow down requirements throughout a program under the Surveillance & Tactical Radar Solutions (STaRS) product area. You will create or tailor existing planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements for the program team and supply base. This is an onsite role in McKinney, Texas. What You Will Do: You will perform with minimal supervision and accomplish the following; Ensure inspect ability, testability and producibility are considered during the early development of the systems specification and flow down to lower-level requirements. Engage and oversee in technical reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) focused on the technical requirements traceability. Guide Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) and Failure Review Boards (FRBs) to resolve systemic failure review through corrective action items. Provide an integrated perspective of the program’s technical risk that considers criticality, system safety, reliability, test and evaluation criteria and adverse trend (Raytheon and supplier). Review and approve the Engineering program documentation, including specifications, requirements, specification control drawings, altered item drawings, assembly drawings, test plans, procedures, instructions, and standard operating processes prior to release for correctness to technical standards. Assure the impact of advisories, such as supplier, Rapid Information Sharing and Alerts (RISA), Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) and customer advisories, are considered. Have direct interface with program management, cross-functional program managers, suppliers, customers, and government representatives. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years in Quality, Mission Assurance, or Engineering Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 or AS9100 experience Working experience in Industry and Government Mission Assurance Requirements and Standards Experience collaborating with team members to develop solutions to problems Experience in Risk & Opportunity Management, assessment, mitigation and capture Experience applying predictive and proactive measures and metrics assessments and guiding actions to improve performance or mitigate problems Experience using written/verbal presentation skills and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 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: Working experience in Raytheon Corrective Action System (RCAS) or a demonstrated close loop corrective action system Six Sigma Specialist or Industry Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification Experienced in Earned Value Management and Cost Account Management including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Level II Certification Prior experience with AS9145 or similar program Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer Past or present regular member or chair of Material and Failure nonconformance review boards (MRB/FRB) Experience with Raytheon Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)/gating or program phasing (nonrecurring/recurring activities) Mission Assurance Lead 3 Certification Program Management/Project Management experience Experience using systems engineering, reliability and system safety requirements Active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance What We Offer: 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. Learn More & Apply Now! 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 ability to obtain 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: 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.