2026 Full-time - Quality Mission Assurance Engineer - Onsite (White Sands, NM)

RTX•White Sands, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. As an Operations Quality Engineer I you will be working hands on with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment with plenty of challenging opportunities supporting production. You will be working directly with our manufacturing processes, products, first article inspections, creating/maintaining work/inspection instructions, and preparing for audits. Your knowledge and experience will be valued and contribute to furthering the success of Raytheon delivering quality products to our customers. Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Mission Capability Verification Center (MCVC) located at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM is seeking a talented and results oriented Quality Engineer I to join the Mission Assurance Team. Work is onsite in a remote location and often requires overtime hours, including weekend work.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
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.

Nice To Haves

Existing DoD Secret Clearance
Work overtime hours, weekend work and travel (up to 25%) as required
Working knowledge of basic computer skills and programs (for example Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
Working experience inspecting complex and non-complex circuit card, cable, mechanical, and/or system level equipment
Working experience with inspection and/or test equipment (i.e., Microscopes, Calipers, Gauge Blocks, and/or Digital Multi-Meter).
Working experience in quality inspection and test methods and workmanship standards (i.e., MIL-HDBK-454, J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and / or IPC-A-620).
Experience in a quality capacity with Department of Defense (DoD) or a DoD Contractor.
Experience with radar and/or missile systems (THAAD, Patriot system or similar programs.
Experience using complex inspection equipment (for example Comparator, Coordinate Measurement Machines).
Knowledge of inspection and calibration programs and databases.
Ability to learn and apply daily inspection, test data capture in various computer programs such as SAP, ALCS (internal), or other calibration, inspection, and test reporting computer applications.
Ability to multi-task, work in exciting environment, goal oriented, and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Work in remote and hazardous locations to support program requirements.
Will work in an environment where there is energized equipment, radiation hazards, and unexploded ordnance
Perform quality inspections, test verifications and process validations in support of multiple radar and missile programs.
Work with mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic material and assemblies.
Complete verification and validation activities through performance of inspections, test mission plans and procedures, technical data package, other procedures and calibration activities
Capture quality data and helps prepare reports on quality metrics and results, assist with identification, resolution, and closure of nonconformances/none-compliances.
Track and report progress of product through life cycle and support materials / tooling.
Perform work phases in all phases of product life cycle from incoming through product verification, validation, sale, and post-sale support.
Perform work on calibration items, updates database, calibration checks and adjustments.