Principal Quality Engineer

Location: US-KY-LOUISVILLE-LBLDG ~ 6201 Strawberry Ln ~ L BLDG

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-03-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KY-LOUISVILLE-LBLDG ~ 6201 Strawberry Ln ~ L 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 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 Principal Quality Engineer will work within integrated factory value-stream teams to analyze, control, and improve product quality. The role involves evaluating measurement system capability; analyzing product and process performance; identifying root causes of nonconformities; and translating customer, legal, and contractual requirements into measurable quality standards.

This position is assigned to one value stream within the factory and includes regular review of quality data to identify improvement opportunities and support corrective actions.

What You Will Do:

• Translate, analyze, and prioritize customer, legal, contractual, and internal requirements to develop quality performance standards and operational definitions.
• Integrate performance and conformance verifications (e.g., First Article inspections and audits) throughout value-stream processes to prevent escapes, improve throughput, and support on-time delivery.
• Analyze nonconformities, classify causes, and support development of containment and corrective action plans.
• Facilitate corrective actions, closed-loop process controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage quality interface and product sell-off to downstream operations or customer quality representatives.
• Apply statistical methods to analyze product and process performance, identify variances, and support root cause analysis.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree (in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience
• Experience identifying root cause and implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions
• Experience in development/usage of Quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications
• Experience with descriptive statistics and statistical control methodologies, understanding drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control, and manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, inspection, test)
• Experience developing and implementing robust process controls
• 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:

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Six Sigma or ASQ certifications.
• Knowledge of process characteristics and process control techniques in one or more Special Processes (e.g., Additive Manufacturing, Anodizing, Bonding/Adhesives, Brazing, Coating, Crimping, Heat Treating, Painting, Plating, PCB Fabrication, Sealing, Sintering, Soldering, Torque, Welding).
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication to support interaction with various organizational levels and customers.
• Ability to apply decision-making skills and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Ability to translate internal and external requirements into effective work instructions.
• Experience with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Regression Analysis, Measurement System Analysis, Design of Experiments, and Requirements Management Practices.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional continuous improvement activities (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).

What We Offer

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, 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: Clearance Information: This position requires 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:  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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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