Manufacturing Engineering Manager

RTX; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Goleta is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Operations to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on the compliant, efficient production and testing of advanced EW hardware. You will partner across Operations, Quality, and Design Engineering to optimize cost, quality, safety and schedule.

The role demands strong manufacturing/RF test expertise, people leadership, and the ability to manage complex projects and data-driven decisions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience in manufacturing process engineering or production test engineering.
• Experience leading teams or cross-functional technical groups.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and shop floor systems and non-conformance processes.
• Knowledge of EW/RF systems or complex electronics manufacturing.
• Proven ability to drive data-driven decisions with SPC and yield metrics.
• Experience with test automation tools (LabVIEW, TestStand, Python).
• Excellent communication skills for senior leadership.
• Adaptive and capable of leading through changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and RF Production Test Engineers.
• Oversee daily engineering support across multiple production areas to ensure compliant builds and tests.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Control, and Design Engineering to improve factory performance.
• Ensure engineering processes and data packages are accurate and compliant with requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and yield improvement initiatives.
• Drive standardization, automation, and modernization of manufacturing and test processes.
• Support new product introductions and transition-to-build activities.
• Champion safety initiatives including job hazard analysis and ergonomics.
• Develop staffing plans and align priorities with factory goals.
• Provide clear leadership communication on performance and risks.
• Engage with customers and programs for risk mitigation and metrics.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

MRP and shop floor systems

Data-driven decision making

Manufacturing processes

RF test knowledge

Quality and safety awareness

Communication to leadership

Change management

Education

STEM degree

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

Job description

Date Posted:2026-10-01Country:United States of America

Location:US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.

The Test Automation and Factory Engineering Directorate within Raytheon’s Electronic Warfare Systems business has an opportunity for a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Operations. This leader will oversee a multidisciplinary team of Manufacturing Engineers and Radio Frequency Production Test Engineers responsible for the compliant, efficient, and high‑quality production and test of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) hardware.

The Manager will ensure engineering excellence, drive factory performance improvements, and serve as a key technical and leadership interface across Operations, Quality, Test, and Design Engineering. This role requires strong manufacturing and/or RF test expertise, people leadership experience, and the ability to operate at the depth and complexity expected of a Principal Engineer.

What You Will Do

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and RF Production Test Engineers, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee execution of daily engineering support across multiple production areas, ensuring products are built and tested compliantly to established processes and specifications.

• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Production Control, and Design Engineering to remove barriers, solve systemic issues, and improve factory performance across cost, quality, safety, security, and schedule.

• Ensure that engineering processes, work instructions, test flows, and technical data packages are accurate, current, and fully compliant with program and configuration‑control requirements.

• Lead complex root cause analysis, corrective actions, fault isolation activities, and yield improvement initiatives.

• Drive standardization, automation, and modernization of manufacturing and test processes through tooling, fixtures, ATE development, and digital engineering solutions.

• Support new product introductions, transition‑to‑build activities, and First Article validations.

• Champion proactive safety initiatives including job hazard analysis and ergonomic improvements.

• Develop staffing plans, manage workload balancing, establish team priorities, and ensure alignment to factory goals.

• Provide clear communication to leadership regarding factory performance, staffing needs, technical risks, and strategic opportunities.

• Engage with customers, programs, and functional leadership regarding technical assessments, risk mitigation plans, and performance metrics.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience in either manufacturing process engineering (assembly, work instructions, RC/CA, tooling, SPC) or production test engineering (RF troubleshooting, ATE development, automation).Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading teams, projects, or significant technical initiatives.

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.

• Prior experience managing engineering teams or leading cross‑functional technical groups.

• Strong understanding of MRP and shop floor systems, non‑conformance processes, router maintenance, and rework workflows.

• Knowledge of EW, RF systems, or complex electronics manufacturing environments.

• Demonstrated ability to drive data‑driven decision‑making using statistical analysis, SPC, trend analysis, and yield metrics.

• Experience with NI LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, or similar tools for test automation.

• Working knowledge of Military and Commercial standards, Materials and Process specifications.

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present technical data to senior leadership.

• Positive attitude, adaptability, and the ability to lead teams through changing priorities and production challenges.

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.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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