60 Raytheon Supplier Development Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PA-CHAMBERSBURG-5808-CUST ~ 1 Overcash Ave ~ BLDG 5808 (External Site)

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

As a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer at Raytheon, you will serve as the primary interface between our supplier base and internal stakeholders supporting critical and technically advanced Defense Programs. This position provides onsite supplier quality support to Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) product integration operations. Responsibilities include promoting and executing with a quality mindset, quality practices, and knowledge sharing. This individual should be able to manage a program and be able to collaborate across multiple functions. In this role, you will also work closely with Letterkenny personnel and Raytheon Supplier Assurance and Program, to coordinate in‑process inspections, manage containment activities for nonconformances, perform spot checks, respond to technical questions, and support the execution of Raytheon Source Inspection activities.

What you will do:

• Primary Supplier Assurance interface for a defense program that promotes and executes quality practices.
• Perform in‑process inspections and verification activities to ensure compliance with engineering requirements, specifications, and workmanship standards.
• Conduct source inspections and execute AS9102‑compliant First Article Inspection (FAI) verifications.
• Partner with Letterkenny staff managing nonconforming material processes, including identification, documentation, disposition coordination, and communication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve inspection checklists, job aids, and related quality documentation.
• Support supplier requests for information and coordinate Return‑to‑Vendor (RTV) actions to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
• Develop, track, and report on supplier quality metrics to drive transparency and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with a global Supplier Assurance team and interface with feeder suppliers to support quality alignment, issue resolution, and adherence to standards.
• Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and Statements of Work.
  Interpret and explain these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.
• Drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies including Root Cause Corrective Actions,
• Support containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders.
• Drive the supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders.
   

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Relevant experience is in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• Working experience within a Quality Division at a commercial, defense, or aerospace company.
• 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.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Passionate, high-energy, self-starting team player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvement.
• Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
• Previous experience generating and presenting to leadership and suppliers on key metrics and performance reviews.
• Practical knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.).
• Effective written/verbal Communications Skills.
• GD&T knowledge, understanding, and practical application.
• Experience with cables and wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, machined components, and/or final integration of end-item assemblies.
• Practical knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, ASQ, ISO 9001 Auditing.
• Ability to implement modern Quality Assurance and Control methodologies such as Statistical Process Controls (SPC), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Continuous Improvement in a supplier setting.
• Practical knowledge of Aerospace or commercial equivalent Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc.
• Practical knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action processes.
• Practical knowledge of Special Manufacturing Processes (such as Welding, Painting & Plating) and their management.
• Practical knowledge of First Article Inspection and AS9102 management.
• Experience with hardware inspection techniques.
• Practical knowledge of General Statistical Process Control.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with customers or partners (both internal and external to Raytheon), including experience in an international/global setting.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation is not offered for this opportunity.
 

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This role is designated as 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.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of War, 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  

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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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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