Engineering Technician, Autoclave - Second Shift (Onsite)

RTX Corporation; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three paid weeks vacation

401(k) with matching funds

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking an Engineering Technician, Autoclave, to operate autoclaves on a Monday–Friday 2nd shift at the Riverside manufacturing facility. You will review data and cure specs, generate reports, and adjust loads to ensure proper curing.

You will support a team and communicate priorities across programs. The role requires a diploma or AA/AS with 2+ years in autoclave operations, strong MS Office skills, and good teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or AA/AS degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining machines and ensuring data flow.
• Experience operating autoclave equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Prior autoclave certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate Autoclaves to support manufacturing.
• Review technical data/production specs to write/edit recipes.
• Ensure bonded structures meet cure specifications.
• Generate cure reports for parts.
• Adjust load configurations to improve cure quality.
• Provide support and direction to team members.
• Communicate with programs on priorities.
• Assist with process improvements and Autoclave Tracker updates.
• Handle issues within the department and perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Autoclave operation

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Autoclave certification

Education

Diploma or AA/AS degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Engineering Technician, Autoclave

Position works Monday - Friday 2nd-shift (2:00PM – 10:30PM ) onsite at the Riverside manufacturing facility

What You Will Do

• Operation of Autoclaves to support manufacturing activities.


• Review technical data/production specs to write and edit “recipes”.


• Ensure bonded structures meet cure specifications.


• Generating cure reports for individual parts.


• Adjust load configurations to improve cure quality.


• Provides support and direction to team members.


• Communicating with various programs on priorities.


• Assist support functions with process improvements.


• Management and updating of Autoclave Tracker.


• Responsible for handling most issues within the department.


• Performing other tasks as assigned.


• Follow safe work practices and comply with company policy.

Qualifications

• You Must Have Typically requires a diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.


• Experience operating and maintaining machines and ensuring constant data flow.


• Experience in MS Office.


• Experience operating autoclave equipment.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.


• Basic mechanical aptitude.


• Prior Autoclave certification.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees


• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Student Loan Repayment Program


• Life insurance and disability coverage


• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection


• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits


• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning


• Adoption Assistance


• Autism Benefit


• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions


• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program


• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits


• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services


• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program


• And more!

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. This role may be eligible for relocation. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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 45,600 USD - 79,800 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.