Production Worker 4

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Goleta, CA is seeking a Production Worker 4 for its Class 7 Clean Room facility. The role focuses on packaging infrared detectors for space, military, and commercial applications. Onsite, second shift, typical hours 2pm–10:30pm, Monday–Friday.

The candidate should be a skilled electro-mechanical technician with at least 4 years of related experience, capable of handling dewars, subassemblies, and aligned assembly tasks in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED and 4 years related manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of four years relevant experience in manufacturing or operations.
• U.S. Citizenship status required to access U.S. data systems.

Responsibilities

• Work in an environmentally controlled cleanroom area.
• Communicate in English and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Use a computer to access work instructions, data entry, and training.
• Wear PPE and follow safety-related processes and protocols.
• Handle equipment and small parts, potentially lifting carts and reaching above shoulder height.
• Work with chemicals and adhere to disciplined procedures.

Skills

English communication

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microscopes

Small hand-held tools

General lab equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B08 ~ 44 Castilian Dr ~ BLDG B08 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 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. We have an opening for a Production Worker 4 in our Class 7 Clean Room Facility in Goleta, California, that is involved in the packaging of IR detectors for high-reliability space, military, and commercial applications. The desired candidate should be skilled electro-mechanical technician in support of a variety of program processes as assigned by management. The candidate will be working with critical dewars and subassemblies. This is a second shift position on site in Goleta CA. The shift typically occurs between 2pm and 10:30pm Monday through Friday.

What You Will Do

• Must be able to work extended periods of time in an environmentally controlled area (cleanroom).
• Technicians are required to communicate in English and must be able to understand written and verbal instructions in English.
• The ability to use a computer to access work instructions, perform data entry, and complete on-line training is required.
• You must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and strictly follow all safety-related processes, procedures, and protocols.
• Tasks may require the ability to push a cart, extend arms above shoulder height, and be able to visually inspect small parts.
• Tasks may include working with chemicals (epoxies, adhesives, solvents, etc.) and following rigorous disciplined methodologies and instructions.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of four years relevant experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Experience using general lab equipment like microscopes, tooling, and small hand-held tools (tweezers, screwdrivers, etc.).
• U.S. Citizenship status is required, as this position will require the ability to access U.S. only data systems.

We Prefer

• Prior experience mechanical assembly of sensors, dewars, or electro-optics using critical alignment processes.
• Prior experience using manual or automated wire bonders or tab bonders as well as pull testing equipment.
• Previous experience working in a cleanroom, around ESD sensitive parts is a plus.
• Experience with FOD and FOD reduction methods.

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.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

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.

Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location

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.