Associate Design Engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-07-27
Country:
United States of America Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022 Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At Raytheon, by combining our vast resources and investments, we are able to dedicate ourselves to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges - together we can anticipate more, move faster and make a bigger impact on the big picture. As a Factory Quality Operations Engineer you will be interfacing with cross functional teams through face to face and teleconferencing interactions in a fast-paced environment with plenty of challenging opportunities. You will be engaging with Manufacturing Engineers, Product Test Engineers, Design Engineers, Production Associates, Management and customers to assure product and process compliance, continuously improve processes, and meet organizational goals. What you will do: * Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies
* Regularly generate and publish Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics
* Facilitate and lead cross-functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure and leading Corrective Action Boards (CAB)
* Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non-conforming material and facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary
* Support work instruction development and maintenance activities by reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and assuring configuration management
* Development and maintenance of inspection instructions, ensuring inspection instructions meet the technical data package requirements and meet production needs
* Regularly interface with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
* Daily status meetings with the factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage issue
* Conduct weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red rack dispositions What you learn: * You will learn how to use and follow our Raytheon Quality Management System. This knowledge will be useful in any engineering position at Raytheon.
* You will also have the opportunity to train and become a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE). This is an external certification that you can have within or outside of Raytheon. Qualifications You Must Have: * Requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and typically 5 years of prior engineering experience.
* Experience reviewing schematic drawings as part of the assembly process
* Experience with quality tools (e.g. Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping)
* 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 Value: * Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirements
* Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System
* Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders
* Experience in leading cross-functional teams in auditing process and product/process improvements in the factory or at suppliers
* Experience with AS9145 - Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
* Six Sigma or ASQ Certification
* Data analysis; development and usage of actionable metrics What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Learn More & Apply Now * Relocation Assistance is available for eligible new hire candidates
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* 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 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