Manufacturing Technician

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking an assembler to lay out, assemble, and inspect complex electronic, optical, and electro-mechanical production parts. The role requires manual dexterity, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will perform in-process checks, operate precision equipment, and contribute to prototype hardware development. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance and an

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to work any shift, including overnight.
• One year of manufacturing or related experience.
• Experience reading schematics/drawings/work instructions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain ATF clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, lay up, and fabricate composite parts and assemblies.
• Perform electrical and mechanical in-process checks and rework.
• Prepare, fabricate, bond, and assemble various composite parts.
• Operate complex assembly machinery and equipment.
• May manufacture and assemble developmental prototype hardware when needed.
• Ensure visual acuity and role-specific requirements are met.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AIT 135 & AIT 235 completion (Pima Community College)

Tools

Soldering equipment

Fabrication machines

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Country: United States of America

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: 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.

• Starting Pay Rate: $20.12*

What You Will Do

• Laying out, laying up, and fabricating composite parts, assembling, disassembling, installing, modifying, and inspecting complex and precision electronic, optical, electro-optical, electro-mechanical, hydro-mechanical, mechanical production assemblies, prepare surfaces, applies coating and performs coating-related processes.
• Performs electrical and mechanical in process checks, analysis, and rework of complex and precision parts and assemblies, making wiring, continuity, and component checks that utilize the knowledge of electronic theory and circuit analysis.
• Prepares, fabricates, bonds, and assembles various composite parts.
• Utilizes various fabrication technologies.
• May be required to manufacture and assemble developmental and engineering prototype hardware (when necessary).
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates, all types of complex assembly machines and equipment, micro equipment as required in assembly, fabrication, test, and inspection of micro electronic circuit assemblies.
• Successful completion of visual acuity and role-specific requirements (ie. solder).

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)
• Must be able to work any designated shift to include overnight.
• One (1) year experience including at least 1 (one) of the following in a manufacturing environment, industrial field, operational field, or trade work.
  • Performing work from schematics, drawings, work instructions, planning.
  • Performing basic solder operations.
  • Installing, assembling, modifying; electronic and/or electromechanical assemblies in a manufacturing environment.
  • Process operations of metal, plastics, and/or composites performing such duties as: decaling, masking, sanding, stenciling, chemical cleaning, bonding, mixing of bonding, and/or paint materials.
• In lieu of experience, successful completion of AIT 135 and AIT 235 through Pima Community College may be used to meet the educational qualification.
• Must pass qualifying and/or practical test.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

Union Specific Information: This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Wage and workplace conditions, including shift times, are subject to this agreement. Individuals hired into this position will be represented by a union.

Clearance Information: This position requires 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm.

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.

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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