Date Posted:

2026-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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.

At RTX's McKinney Advanced Products Center (APC), we take pride in our fast-paced and dynamic work environment, where cutting-edge RF microelectronics are built, integrated, and tested to support state-of-the-art aerospace and defense systems. Through our 20+ major production programs, APC plays a critical role in delivering innovative solutions that protect / connect the world.  And we’re looking towards the future by actively developing the next generation of RF technology in our factories. Join our talented team of over 800+ cross function employees and be a part of the exciting and impactful mission.

The Operations Quality Engineer will provide quality engineering support to Raytheon programs to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements.  You will have a great and direct impact on our Customer’s Satisfaction.

This is an “Onsite” role in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do:

• Use critical thinking resources and methods to improve product design; minimize inspection; resolve manufacturing defects/problems; complete such specialized quality functions as data preparation, analyses, and reporting.
• Attend daily tier meetings to discuss Safety, Quality, Delivery Inventory, and Productivity issues that inhibit customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate resolution of nonconforming material with Engineering and Production Control teams.
• Work with operations team to certify operators for Total Quality Control.
• Conduct Layered Process Assessments in the factory.
• Perform product and process assessments for compliance with various standards and product requirements.
• Support root cause and corrective action activities.
• Support process improvements initiatives.
• Support Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis on processes and products to prevent product defects and mitigate risk.
• Support implementation of product Quality Control Plans.
• Act on all applicable material, product and equipment alerts to prevent impact to product reliability using the nonconformance and/or purge process.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Degree and less than 2 years prior relevant experience in quality, operations or manufacturing engineering OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of five+ (5+) years of technical related experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) measurement resources and practices.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a 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:

• Experienced using interpersonal skills and working with team members, customers, and suppliers.
• Experience exercising judgement and applying decision-making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention.
• Experience using technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing documents.
• Experienced performing autonomous, self-guided process and product assessments, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action.
• Experience multitasking and prioritizing.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies [e.g. Kaizen, Lean, Define/Measure/Analyze/Improve/Control (DMAIC), and Define/Measure/Analyze/Design/Verify (DMADV)] and resources [e.g. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Capability Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)].
• Experience working in an aerospace-related manufacturing environment.
• Experience in microelectronic fab, manufacturing and assembly.
• Previous experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102) and/or Advanced Product Quality Planning (AS9145).
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management systems.

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.

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 eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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