Master Technician VI, Manufacturing Operations

RTX (Raytheon); Oak Grove (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX seeks a Master Technician in Manufacturing/Operations at our Sterling, VA site to lead production readiness and lab asset management. The role blends hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, guiding teams, overseeing maintenance, and coordinating with Operations Program Managers to ensure smooth installations and operational readiness.

The position requires an AA/AS degree with 10+ years' experience, proficiency in reading engineering drawings, and crimping techniques, plus

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Certification may be required for technical support roles.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience with crimping techniques in manufacturing or assembly processes.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate daily Tier meetings/stand-ups to address production priorities and challenges.
• Field production issues and provide assistance, coaching, and mentoring to production employees.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive production success.
• Support site installation activities, including travel to customer site installation locations.
• Manage inventory and configuration of lab assets, ensuring availability for engineering development needs.
• Maintain and schedule lab devices to optimize usage and engineer access.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational testing on training devices.
• Oversee lab/device cleaning, inventory, and adherence to security and operational policies.
• Ensure completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Reading drawings

Crimping techniques

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Education

AA/AS degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

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 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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Join our team as a Master Technician in Manufacturing/Operations, where you will play a critical role in supporting production and installation activities. This position involves both hands-on technical work and leadership responsibilities, ensuring the success of production operations and lab asset management.

This is an onsite role in Sterling, VA. Relocation assistance is not available.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and facilitate daily Tier meetings/stand-ups to address production priorities and challenges.
• Field production issues and provide assistance, coaching, and mentoring to production employees.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including Operations Program Managers (OPMs), to drive production success.
• Support site installation activities, including travel to customer site installation locations.
• Manage inventory and configuration of lab assets, ensuring availability for engineering development needs.
• Maintain and schedule lab devices to optimize usage and engineer access.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational testing on training devices.
• Oversee lab/device cleaning, inventory, and adherence to security and operational policies.
• Ensure completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Certification may be required for technical support roles
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and documentation.
• Experience with crimping techniques in manufacturing or assembly processes.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with rack assembly, chassis assembly, and cable/wire harness assembly.
• Experience managing lab assets, including inventory and configuration management.
• Familiarity with supporting integration and maintenance of deliverable devices.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked