Manufacturing Engineer I - 3rd Shift

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

Job summary

RTX is seeking a mechanical/manufacturing engineer to join the RF Head Factory team for production of microelectronic assemblies. This onsite role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

It offers a 3rd shift with a 12% pay differential and focuses on process improvement, cycle time reduction, and defect prevention. Responsibilities include translating design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation, programming for manufacturing

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (Citizenship required).
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering design requirements into manufacturing process documentation.
• Program for manufacturing automation.
• Dispositioning of discrepant hardware.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Process improvement

Programming for manufacturing

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Wire and Ribbon bonding equipment

MIL-STD-883

MIL-PRF-38534

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-28

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:

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.

Raytheon provides premier engineering and manufacturing support expertise to enable on-time, lowest cost hardware delivery with performance and reliability that exceed customer expectations. Our work involves electronic hardware for radar, missile, and combat systems. An opportunity exists for a mechanical/manufacturing engineer to join the RF Head Factory team responsible for production of microelectronic assemblies.

This is a 3rd shift position, which includes an 12% added pay differential.

Provide microelectronic hardware operations engineering support to the RF Head Factory, with a focus on process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect prevention and the introduction of new RF Head modules to production. Individuals will be required to participate in process improvement initiatives, establishment of process base line metrics, and SPC implementation and process data analysis.

What You Will Do

• Translating engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation
• Programming for manufacturing automation
• Dispositioning of discrepant hardware
• Leading corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Manufacturing process development and maintenance
• Conducting safety / ergonomic assessments

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 0-2 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

• Experience with the manufacturing processes and transition to production of new products and processes to support volume manufacturing
• Experience with related military and industry standards and specifications disposition non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis
• Experience supporting and programming Wire and Ribbon bonding equipment
• Working Knowledge of MIL-PRF-38534 and MIL-STD-883
• Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement and keeps pace with advances in technology
• Active DoD Clearance (Secret)

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.
• Relocation assistance is not available

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. 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.