Manufacturing Engineer I (3rd Shift)

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX’s Andover, MA facility seeks an Operations Engineer to support circuit card assembly lines, including conformal coating processes. You’ll drive process improvement, data analysis, and safety assessments while coordinating with senior staff and suppliers. This is a 3rd shift role with a 12% pay differential.

Qualifications include a STEM degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain the required DoD clearance; U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee projects using risk management techniques.
• Translate engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation.
• Program computers and machines for manufacturing automation.
• Disposition discrepant production hardware.
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing.

Skills

Risk management

Process documentation

Manufacturing automation

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Safety assessments

Education

STEM degree

Tools

J-STD-001 Class 3

IPC-CC-830

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE 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: Confidential Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

Provide Operations Engineering support to the Circuit Card Assembly Factory located in Andover, MA. Primary responsibilities will be to support the Operation of Conformal Coating Process lines. This includes automated and programable equipment, for multiple products, and multiple coating types. Additional responsibilities include process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect prevention and operator support. Role requires participation in process improvement initiatives, establishment of process base line metrics, SPC implementation, Defect prevention, and process data analysis.

This is a third shift position which includes an 12% added pay differential.

What You Will Do

• Creating and overseeing projects using risk management techniques
• Translating engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation
• Computer and machine programming for manufacturing automation
• Dispositioning of discrepant production hardware
• Leading root cause and corrective action investigations to solve problems and prevent recurrence
• Participate in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodology
• Manufacturing process development and support
• Conducting safety, job hazard, and/or ergonomic assessments
• Interaction with senior personnel on technical matters that often requires coordination between organizations and / or suppliers.
• Tool/fixture development to drive ergonomics and reductions in cost and/or defects.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• 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

• Knowledge and experience with ANSI J-STD-001 Class 3 & IPC-CC-830 (or MIL-I-46058)
• Experience with supporting circuit card assembly production floor, (process and/or quality focus).
• Specialized Tooling Development (Jigs, Fixtures, Specialized Packaging Development)
• Masking Development (Boots, Die Cuts, automated masking dispensing)
• Experience/Knowledge of IPC-CC-830 Coatings – Urethane, Silicone, Parylene, Acrylic, and Epoxy

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.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

• 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
• holidays
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.