--- title: Principal Operations Quality Engineer at RTX description: RTX is hiring for the Principal Operations Quality Engineer role in Andover, MA. Full-time, hybrid role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principal-operations-quality-engineer-at-rtx-01a170ed-f41c-7e60-93c7-26a7f1608531 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join RTX as Principal Operations Quality Engineer in Andover, MA. Pays $118.3K–$224.9K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/a41kgc.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Andover, MA (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $118.3K/yr - $224.9K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 20, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** RTX sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 4 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for RTX. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $100,000 – $139,000 a year (median $126,000). ## Description **Date Posted:** 2026-10-20 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG **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 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. NOTE - this position does not provide relocation assistance **What You Will Do** - Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, and use future demand to identify areas of opportunity for improvement. - Engage and support shop floor personnel and manufacturing defect prevention teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast). - Drive and facilitate compliance resolution, containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation, Verification, and Validation. - Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead manufacturing team discussions to drive process enhancements that reduce variation. - Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand to facilitate defect prevention. - Integrate product and process verifications such as First Article Inspection reports and audits throughout value stream processes. **Qualifications You Must Have** - Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree (in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 8 years of experience in quality/manufacturing engineering OR Advanced degree and 5 years of experience in quality/manufacturing engineering - Experience in identifying root cause, initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions in a cross functional process improvement environment. - 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 verifications. - Experience in manufacturing process with Quality systems and industry technical standards (ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102), - 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** - Strong familiarity with J-STD-001, ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9201, Six Sigma, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or Lean experience/tools, associated tools, and ASQ Certifications - Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing) - Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145; Utilizing tools such as PPAP, Key Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA and/or Control Plans - Experience with SAP/PRISM or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Tool - Previous experience with circuit card assembly processes **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: **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 the eligibility to obtain 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: ***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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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](http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms ## Skills - Enterprise Resource Planning - Security Clearance - Value Stream Mapping - First Article Inspection - Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Pfmea) - Planning - Shop Floor Management - Advanced Product Quality Planning (Apqp) - Root Cause Analysis - Six Sigma Methodology - Product Quality (Qa/qc) - DIN EN ISO 9001 Certification - Process Improvement - Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Dfmea) - Statistical Process Control (Spc) - Mathematics - Manufacturing Process Engineering - Six Sigma - Quality Metrics and KPIs - Lean Manufacturing - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - IPC J-std-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies - Quality Control Plan - Production Part Approval Process (Ppap) - SAP - American Society for Quality (Asq) Certification - As9100 ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) - Relocation Assistance ## Related - [More jobs at RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Industrial Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/industrial-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Quality Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/industrial-engineering/quality-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Massachusetts](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 76086 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4000 jobs - [Andover, MA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts/andover?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 637 jobs ## Related pages - [Massachusetts](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 76086 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4000 jobs - [Andover, MA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts/andover?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 637 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)