Program/Product Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Job summary

RTX in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Program/Process Engineer to strengthen the consistency, reliability, and performance of carbon-carbon brake manufacturing. You will drive variation reduction through disciplined use of VMEA, enable data‑driven insights, and support continuous improvement across manufacturing processes and product performance.

Collaborate with plant and engineering staff to optimize processes, monitor material performance, and develop new manufacturing methods.

Qualifications

• STEM degree required or Advanced Degree in related field.
• Experience as a chemical, process, or product engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with plant and engineering staff to identify possible chemical or materials engineering tool-related problems.
• Desig ns and plans layout of equipment to optimize chemical and materials engineering processes.
• Ongoing production monitoring and troubleshooting of problems associated with all assigned aircraft programs.
• Determines appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design.
• Monitors material performance and evaluates material deterioration to ensure required specifications are met.
• Researches to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
• Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
• May review and approve material processing procedures.
• Continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cost, and reducing process variation.
• Responsible for maintaining and/or writing of specs and drawings for all assigned aircraft programs at the AMF level and below.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data mining

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Technical writing

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-PUEBLO-050 ~ 50 William White Blvd ~ BLDG 50

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 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.

This role plays a key part in strengthening the consistency, reliability, and performance of our carbon-carbon brake manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Manager of Pueblo Program Engineering, the Program/Process Engineer drives systematic identification, analysis, and reduction of variation through disciplined application of Variation Modes and Effects Analysis (VMEA). By enabling data-driven insights and fostering collaborative problem-solving, this position will drive variation reduction in both manufacturing processes and product performance, while supporting a culture rooted in continuous improvement.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborates with plant and engineering staff to identify possible chemical or materials engineering tool-related problems
• Designs and plans layout of equipment to optimize the chemical and materials engineering processes
• Ongoing production monitoring and troubleshooting of problems associated with all assigned aircraft programs
• Determines appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design
• Monitors material performance and evaluates material deterioration to ensure required specifications are met
• Researches to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes
• Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems
• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes
• May review and approve material processing procedures
• Continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cost, and reducing process variation
• Responsible for maintaining and/or writing of specs and drawings for all assigned aircraft programs at the AMF level and below
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field. Experience as a chemical, process, or product engineer.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2 + years of experience in a chemical manufacturing engineering environment
• Previous Aerospace Manufacturing experience
• Previous Aircraft program and/or project management experience
• Previous Data mining experience
• Experience in technical writing and management presentations

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
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

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