Manufacturing Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

RTX, a leader in aerospace and defense, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Goleta, CA. This onsite role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

You will contribute to producing cutting-edge aerospace components and supporting defense applications. Responsibilities include writing manufacturing plans, generating BOMs, reviewing tooling, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field by start date.
• Experience in manufacturing processes and/or assembly of mechanical and electronic assemblies.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite for daily communications and documenting manufacturing processes.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Write manufacturing plans and instructions in accordance with specifications, quality, safety, and security.
• Generate Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Participate in tooling reviews and evaluate tool designs.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

MS Office

Security clearance

Citizenship required

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

ERP/MRP

MES

SAP/CMES

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14 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: 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 Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems supporting a myriad of defense, surveillance, space, and weather tracking applications. We have an immediate career-growth opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Goleta, California

What You Will Do

• Write manufacturing plans and instructions in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, safety needs, and security requirements.
• Generate Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Participate in tooling reviews and provide evaluation and feedback of tool designs.
• Review hardware for compliance; generate work/rework/repair documentation; perform troubleshooting to support production activities.
• Determine the causes of defects and improve processes through updates to work instructions, tooling, process, programs, or equipment; present results of investigations to peers and management at Corrective Action Board (CAB).
• Troubleshoot to support production activities and project delivery.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) obtained by start date
• Experience in manufacturing processes and/or assembly of mechanical and electronic assemblies.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, or Outlook) for daily communications, tracking, and documenting manufacturing processes for assembly.
• The Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government issued clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience may be obtained through onthejob experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of military and commercial manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Materials/ Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• SAP/ CMES knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Gage R&Rs, Capability Studies, Design of Experiments (DOE) or other quantitative continuous improvement tools.
• Experience in a working environment closely teaming with different levels of stakeholders.
• Experience in reading technical drawings.

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.

• 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 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.

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 position is an onsite role – Goleta, CA This position requires ability to obtain 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State 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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.

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.