Program Quality Engineer

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. Implement Quality and Mission Assurance responsibilities as a member of the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program Quality and Mission Assurance team .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMcKinney • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,900 - $131,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality and Mission Assurance processes, including risk management, corrective action systems, and compliance with AS9100 and AS9145 standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Quality And Mission AssuranceRisk ManagementCorrective Action SystemAS9100 ComplianceCORE Processes

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Hard Skills

Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)Predictive MeasuresProactive MeasuresNonconformance DocumentationFirst Article Inspection (FAI) PlanningComplex Problem SolvingMetrics AssessmentContract Quality Requirements (CQR)Failure Review Boards (FRB)Root Cause And Corrective Action (RCCA)

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Lean PracticesCorrective Action Boards (CAB)Government Quality StandardsGIDEP QMA ActionsProgram Management Reviews (PMR)

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceMission AssuranceEngineering DevelopmentDesign VerificationContinuous ImprovementAS9145 (APQP & PPAP)Government ComplianceSupplier ManagementCustomer EngagementDCMA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement Quality and Mission Assurance responsibilities as a member of the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program Quality and Mission Assurance team
Identify, contain, and manage programmatic and technical risks throughout business pursuit and program implementation
Ensure Quality and Mission Assurance engagement in engineering development, design, test requirements verification, and transition of design to production
Assess Program/Product Quality performance and ensure root cause and corrective action (RCCA) is implemented
Lead investigations and cross-functional RCCA activities
Oversee program and higher-level Corrective Action Boards (CAB)
Lead multifunctional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement using CORE, Lean practices, and other critical-thinking methods
Participate in program Failure Review Boards (FRB) and review and resolve systemic FRACAS items
Generate program quality flow-down requirements for Contract Quality Requirements (CQR) planning
Engage in Program Management Reviews (PMR)
Notify the customer of delivered Non-Conforming Material and guide internal investigation and disposition of GIDEP QMA actions
Support generation and implementation of Program/Product First Article Inspection (FAI) plans
Guide business and program performance using predictive and proactive measures and metrics
Maintain relationships with program administration, cross-functional team members, suppliers, customers, and government representatives, including DCMA
Support AS9100 Internal, Corporate, and Certification Audits
Travel to Raytheon program facilities and customer locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience
Working experience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)/gating, command media or processes (nonrecurring/recurring activities)
Working experience in risk & opportunity management, assessment, mitigation, and capture
Working experience in predictive and proactive measures and metrics assessments and developing actions to improve performance or mitigate problems
Working experience documenting nonconformance, or a demonstrated close-loop corrective action system
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
Working experience in CORE processes or ASQ or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification
Working experience in AS9145 (APQP & PPAP)
Experience using written/verbal presentation skills
Experience developing solutions to complex problems
Working experience with Industry and Government Quality and Mission Assurance requirements and standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Retirement benefits
Work/life benefits
Parental leave, including paternal leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility-dependent; payments not guaranteed)
Career development and recognition programs