Process Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Onsite Process Engineer II in Tucson to serve as the in-factory materials and process specialist. You will verify shelf-life material references in MDAs, write processing procedures, and collaborate on integrating equipment in the factory.

Qualifications include a STEM bachelor’s with 2+ years of experience, ability to obtain interim Secret clearance, and preference for chemical/material/mechanical engineering backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) required.
• Experience with process improvement or root cause/corrective analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, interim clearance required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering fields preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Verify that Technical Data Packages (TDP) shelf-life materials are correctly called out in Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs).
• Write material processing procedures and document equipment functionality.
• Collaborate on integrating process equipment within the factory.
• Address production issues quickly and identify robust, cost-effective solutions.
• Assist with on-the-job training for materials and processes and notify MMT of obsolescence risks.
• Support Lean initiatives to reduce variability and sustain improvements.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Materials & processes

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) 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 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.

What You Will Do

As a Process Engineer II you’re the in-factory materials and process specialist, and your responsibilities will include verifying that Technical Data Package (TDP) shelf-life materials are correctly called out in Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) and writing material processing procedures. In addition, you’ll collaborate on integrating process equipment within the factory and you’ll document the equipment’s functionality.

• Quickly address production issues related to materials and processes, ensuring root causes of issues are understood and solutions are robust and cost effective.
• Assist with on-the-job training for materials and processes.
• Collaborate with Factory personnel.
• Notify the Materials Management Team of any potential materials obsolescence or supply chain interruptions.
• Assist the Process Engineer working with Materials & Process Engineering (MPE) to quickly address problem buys and obsolete materials, including identifying end users, determining material requirements, finding alternatives (drive testing as needed), ensuring new materials will work in existing processes and using the opportunity to drive to common materials.
• Help improve processes utilizing Lean manufacturing techniques to reduce variability, eliminate constraints and provide ongoing process sustainment.
• Help drive use of common materials based on allowable requirements on the drawing, utilizing process engineering tools.

Qualifications

1. You Must Have: Typically Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
2. Experience with process improvement or root cause and/or corrective analysis.
3. Ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Clearance (ATF).
4. Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with materials and material testing.
• Experience working on projects.
• Experience with technical writing.
• A hands‑on problem solver, team player and self‑motivated learner with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a group environment.

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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

• 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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.

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 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State.