Lead Tech- Electrical Fabrication

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Benefits package

401(k) match

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a seasoned electronics technician to modify, rework, and populate engineering CCAs, assemblies, and subassemblies to meet strict criteria. You will repair returned units to an operational state, including micro-soldering, harness fabrication, and quality verification under a microscope.

Requires AA/AS with 8 years' experience, solder and harness expertise, IPC certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or 2-year post high school) with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with solder, mechanical work, and quality documentation.
• Experience with cable and harness assembly, fabrication or rework.
• Verification and inspection experience with applicable standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Modify and rework CCAs, assemblies and subassemblies to approved criteria.
• Perform repairs on returned/damaged units to operable state.
• Micro-soldering under a microscope and harness fabrication from schematics.
• Quality verification and inspection under a microscope.
• Identify, repair and replace wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Operate multimeters or ohmmeters for point-to-point tests.
• Recognize failures, isolate problems and suggest corrective actions.
• Keep management informed of risks impacting schedule or quality.
• Provide feedback to Engineering development team.

Skills

Soldering

Cable harnesses

Quality standards

Inspection

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

IPC J-STD-001

IPC 610/620

Multimeters

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

What You Will Do

Modify, rework, and populate Engineering CCA’s, assemblies, and subassemblies to ensure proper operation per established criteria. Perform required repairs to returned and damaged units to an operational state. This includes:

• Micro-soldering under a microscope for an extensive period
• Build cables and harnesses from schematics
• Quality verification and inspection under a microscope
• Identify, repair, and replace wire harnesses and cable assemblies
• Replace mechanical and electrical components
• Operate multi-meters or basic ohmmeters to conduct point-to-point current connection
• Recognize failures, isolate problems, and suggest appropriate corrective action
• Keep management appraised of potential problems or identified risks that may negatively affect program schedule or quality.
• Provide support and feedback to the Engineering development team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Experience with Solder, mechanical, quality standards, processes, and/or documentation
• Verification and inspection experience with associated standards, processes, and/or documentation
• Experience with cable and harness assembly, fabrication, and/or rework

Qualifications We Prefer

• CCA manufacturing experience and associated fabrication standards, processes, and documentation
• IPC J-STD-001 solder certification
• IPC 610 and 620 acceptability certification and inspection experience
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to use good judgement and work independently or collaboratively
• Ability to perform quality work within a fast-paced Engineering technical support environment
• Solder rework equipment to include reflow oven, mini-wave, pre-heater, hot air pencil, and de-solder tools
• Ability to work with fabrication processes such as bonding, cleaning, coating, and mechanical fasteners
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, short correspondence, memos, schematics, detailed electronic blueprints, and other similar authorized drawings and documents
• Ability to establish customer priorities and manage multiple tasks successfully.
• Experience using hand tools such as soldering iron, cutters, wire strippers, and electric heat gun
• Assembly, fabrication, and rework experience of micro-size components on circuit card assemblies

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.
• Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

The salary range for this role is 60,000 USD - 114,000 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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