Special Tooling Technician 2

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a skilled machinist to assemble, inspect, and repair non-deliverable hardware and tooling in a shop environment. You will use standard machine shop equipment, track job statuses in Jira, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, are U.S. citizens, and possess solid communication skills, teamwork, and physical ability to lift tooling and work overhead. DoD Secret clearance is required after day 1.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Proficient written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lift heavy tooling and work overhead.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, and repair prototype/non-deliverable hardware.
• Support tooling and test fixtures and use shop equipment.
• Update and track job statuses using Jira.
• Maintain shop safety procedures.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Hand tools

Inspection equipment

Windows, Excel, Word

Team collaboration

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Word

Job description

Location

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

Date Posted

2026-10-13

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

Company Overview

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

• Be responsible for prototype assembly, inspection and rework/repair of non-deliverable hardware, special tooling and special test equipment.
• Prototype/production support will require precision part inspection/measurement equipment, as well as other standard machine shop tools and equipment.
• Work is done in a shop environment with safety being key.
• Updating and tracking shop job statuses using the Jira system, performing Special Tooling repair and maintenance as well as supporting test fixture assembly and troubleshooting as required.

What You Will Learn

• Ability to learn to use manual machines, such as a vertical mill and lathe, under supervision of an experienced machinist
• Ability to read and interpret assembly and tooling engineering drawings
• Ability to execute work while following all Raytheon shop safety procedures
• Ability to learn our tooling re-work and repair processes

Qualifications You Must Have

• Knowledge and experience in metal fabrication processes and utilization of hand tools
• Demonstrated experience in operating simple hand tools and inspection equipment to meet precision machining and measurement requirements
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Window, Excel and Word
• Highschool diploma or GED
• U.S. Citizenship
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative work ethic to work with others in a team environment
• Physical ability to lift heavy tooling, work with hands positioned above head, and ability to use ladders and step stools

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to receive Secret clearance
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts as needed to support the factory

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this role is 41,400 USD - 72,600 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.