Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer - Remote

Date Posted:

2026-06-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is REMOTE.

We are seeking a Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer to join the RTX Capacity Growth Office (CGO).

The Supplier Technical Qualification Engineer executes second‑source and alternate‑source qualification activities to ensure a resilient, high‑quality supply base. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program teams to validate technical capability, assess risks, and ensure suppliers meet configuration, performance, and manufacturing readiness requirements. This engineer supports evaluation, testing, RCCA validation, and qualification of new or existing suppliers to meet program cost, schedule, and quality needs.

What You Will Do

• Execute second‑source and alternate‑source qualification projects in partnership with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality organizations.

• Evaluate supplier technical capability, manufacturing processes, and readiness to meet program requirements.

• Interpret technical data packages, drawings, specifications, and standards to ensure supplier alignment and configuration compliance.

• Lead or support component- and system-level testing to validate performance, reliability, and integration compatibility for new sources.

• Conduct technical reviews, witness critical process steps, and assess supplier validation evidence as needed.

• Lead or support structured root-cause and corrective‑action (RCCA) activities with suppliers to resolve technical gaps.

• Develop and maintain qualification plans, schedules, and risk registers to ensure timely execution of supplier onboarding.

• Partner with cross‑functional teams—including mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineering—to validate manufacturability and resolve technical issues.

• Document results and communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to program leadership.

• Contribute to source‑to‑scale and capacity‑unlock initiatives to ensure supplier readiness for production ramp.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience

• Experience in mechanical or systems engineering, hardware development, or component qualification

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements

• Experience leading technical projects or engineering activities through cross‑functional coordination

• Experience with second‑source, alternate‑source, or supplier qualification activities.

• Experience working with suppliers or subcontractors, including technical oversight, product integration, or manufacturing support

• Problem‑solving skills, including experience supporting or driving RCCA, validation, or design‑for‑manufacture/assembly (DFMA) and producibility improvements

• Experience managing schedules, risks, and deliverables in a fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environment

• Experience communicating and documenting complex information to technical audiences

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science

• Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, or other highly regulated hardware environments

• Hands‑on test experience, including test planning, data review, and qualification/report generation

• Agile or SAFe experience; Scrum Master, SPC, or PMP certification

• Experience in system integration, mechanical design, electronics packaging, or multi‑disciplinary hardware development

• Experience identifying process improvements, cost‑savings opportunities, or innovation initiatives

• Experience with proposal development, technical reviews, or configuration

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!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

This position requires a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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.statees/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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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