Sr Manufacturing Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for its Microelectronics Factory in Andover, MA. The role focuses on smarter, faster production processes, driving quality improvements, and reducing cycle times by removing bottlenecks.

You will use SPC and CAD for tooling design, with 5+ years of factory experience in complex hardware like microelectronics. US security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• 3+ years of implementing and managing Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools (e.g., Minitab, JPM) to drive yield improvements and reduce defects.
• 3+ years experience in CAD for designing tooling, fixtures and 3D fixturing.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in a factory or shop floor setting, specifically working with complex hardware such as microelectronics, circuit cards (CCAs), or aerospace systems.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Translating engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation
• Programming for manufacturing automation
• Dispositioning of discrepant hardware
• Leading corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Manufacturing process development and maintenance
• Conducting safety / ergonomic assessments

Skills

SPC tools

CAD design

Factory experience

Process improvement

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Minitab

JPM

CAD tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX 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: Confidential

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Microelectronics Factory team. In this role, you'll focus on making our production processes smarter and faster. You'll be responsible for driving quality improvements and shortening cycle times by streamlining workflows and removing technical bottlenecks. By using data-driven tools like SPC and leading process improvement projects, you'll ensure our microelectronics production is both efficient and reliable, helping us deliver high-quality solutions to the mission more effectively.

What You Will Do

• Translating engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation
• Programming for manufacturing automation
• Dispositioning of discrepant hardware
• Leading corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Manufacturing process development and maintenance
• Conducting safety / ergonomic assessments

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• 3+ years of implementing and managing Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools (e.g., Minitab, JPM) to drive yield improvements and reduce defects.
• 3+ years experience in CAD for designing tooling, fixtures and 3D fixturing.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in a factory or shop floor setting, specifically working with complex hardware such as microelectronics, circuit cards (CCAs), or aerospace systems.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, specifically within microelectronics production.
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) implementation and performing detailed process data analysis.
• Experience with the manufacturing processes and transition to production of new products and processes to support volume manufacturing
• Experience supporting and programming Wire and Ribbon bonding equipment.
• Active DoD Clearance (Secret)

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 available

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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