Process Engineer I (Onsite)

Socket.dev; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Process Engineer I to join its Microwave Automated Factory team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on RF microelectronic packaging and surface mount technology within an ISO Class 8 cleanroom, requiring on-site responsiveness to equipment and process issues.

You will collaborate with product, quality, reliability, and manufacturing engineers; develop and implement materials and processes; use SPC and experimental designs; and evaluate materials and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or STEM field.
• Cleanroom and ESD procedures knowledge required.
• Experience with defense manufacturing processes or tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Microwave Automated Factory in high‑volume, high‑mix production.
• Address equipment, process, material, and product issues on‑site.
• Collaborate with product, quality, reliability, and manufacturing engineers.
• Develop and implement materials and processes with SPC and DOE techniques.
• Evaluate materials, equipment, and processes with suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

Cleanroom procedures

ESD procedures

Statistical process control

Experimental design

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Role summary

Raytheon is seeking a Process Engineer I to join their multi-disciplined team in a collaborative, fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on RF microelectronic packaging and surface mount technology within an ISO Class 8 cleanroom. Responsibilities include hands‑on problem‑solving, developing and implementing materials and processes, providing production support using analytical techniques like SPC and experimental designs, and evaluating materials and equipment. The position requires on‑site responsiveness to factory issues and cross‑functional collaboration. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field is required, along with the ability to work in a cleanroom environment and experience with defense manufacturing processes.

Date Posted: 2026-09-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US‑TX‑MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

• Support the Microwave Automated Factory (an ISO Class 8 clean room environment) in high‑volume, high‑mix production with on‑site responsiveness to equipment, process, material, and product problems.
• Support manual and automated assembly processes involving epoxy and solder materials with microelectronic die and surface mount components.
• Work hand‑in‑hand with product engineers, quality engineers, reliability engineers, and manufacturing engineers on product manufacturing.
• Support the development and implementation of materials, processes, process improvements, and production support using established statistical process control techniques, experimental designs, material analysis, mechanical design analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Evaluate materials, equipment and processes (including qualification, acceptance testing, and specification development) and interface with key internal and external suppliers to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
• Ability to spend 8+ hours per day in a clean room environment, following clean room and electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.
• Education/Experience with Defense Manufacturing processes and tools
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

*Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience
• Experience with Process Engineering within a Defense Manufacturing Environment
• Experience/Education in a clean room environment, following clean room and electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.

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.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 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.

About RTX

RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies) is a leading American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate. It specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing advanced technology products for the global aerospace and defense industries, including aircraft engines, avionics, cyber solutions, missiles, air defense systems, and drones.