Reliability Engineer

Date Posted:
2026-01-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-GOLETA-B03 ~ 75 Coromar Dr ~ BLDG B03
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) has been a technology development and manufacturing leader of infrared systems for over 70 years, and it continues to be one of the industry stakeholders in the production of high-tech vision products for a variety of space, tactical and commercial applications. RVS is seeking an early career professional to implement program reliability requirements throughout proposal and program life cycle. This individual will serve as junior program Reliability Engineer working with more senior Engineers as you learn and take on more responsibilities.

This is an onsite position.

What You Will Do:

• Optimize new and current designs for improved reliability.
• Improve product reliability through analysis of field samples and vendor data, statistical analysis and design changes.
• Provide Reliability Engineering support to design engineering teams.
• Diagnose product issues with customers, suppliers and representatives and provide innovative solutions.
• Utilize statistical techniques such as Weibull analysis to predict product failure rates and quantify improvement activities.
• Provide support to Program Quality and other Engineering functions on products moving through the factory.
• Develop test methods to simulate field environment.
• Develop product reliability goals and processes to achieve them such as product duty cycles and design goals.
• Support and Develop design guidelines for product reliability.
• Participate in design, FMEA, and product development gate reviews.
• Review product reliability targets and test results to confirm reliability.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required, as this position will require the ability to access U.S. only data systems.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Reliability, Modeling and Predictions or other engineering role.
• Working experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodology, systems, and resources.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working experience in Industry and Government Quality Requirements and Standards.
• Infrared industry, semiconductor processing or DoD industry experience.
• Past or present regular member or chair of Material and Failure non-conformance review boards (MRB/FRB).
• Experience with Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Experience in developing or a member of risk & opportunity management, assessment, mitigation, and capture.
• Experience with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Tableau, Minitab).
• Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill).
• Experience with Systems, Quality or Test Engineering.
• Working experience in predictive and proactive measures, metrics assessments, and supporting actions to improve performance or mitigate problems.
• Experience collaborating with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
• Experience communicating thorough written and verbal presentations.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What We Offer:

• Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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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: 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: ;br>
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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

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