Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; 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 seeks a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer in McKinney, TX, onsite in a fast-paced RF microelectronics manufacturing setting. You’ll solve problems, partner with product, quality, reliability, and manufacturing teams, and implement materials and process improvements.

The role requires hands-on work in cleanrooms, use of SPC/DOE/RCCA techniques, and collaboration across automation and production processes to keep high-volume operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with automated RF microelectronics processes including SMT.
• Experience with military/industry data packages and technical drawings.
• Proficient in SPC, DOE and RCCA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supports RF Radiator, Circulator, and Lids factory in high-volume production.
• Handles automated processes: adhesive dispense, screen print, placement, curing, and optical inspection.
• Works with product, quality, reliability, and manufacturing engineers on production.
• Applies materials/process improvements using SPC/DOE/RCCA and root cause analysis.
• Onsite in McKinney, TX; work in clean room with ESD procedures.
• Day shift with potential for 9/80 schedule; flexible start times as needed.

Skills

Automated machines & processes

SPC

DOE

RCCA

SMT

Automated assembly equipment

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MRSI equipment

Kurtz Ersa

Palomar

Hesse

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-23 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: 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. 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer.

The Manufacturing Process Engineering team performs hands‑on problem solving in a collaborative and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We are subject matter experts for processes in cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments which focus on radiofrequency (RF) microelectronic component assembly. This hands-on role confronts new projects and challenges every day and requires cross-functional collaboration in both cutting-edge automation and mature production processes. The Engineer develop and implement materials and process improvements to our factory, while providing production support using a variety of analytical techniques, including statistical process control, predictive equipment maintenance, material analysis, and root cause analysis. We perform the evaluation of materials, equipment, and processes (including qualification, acceptance testing, and specification development) and interface with key internal and external suppliers to resolve technical issues. We are specifically seeking candidates who are hands-on, enjoy diving deep into technical requirements, proactive, accountable, good communicators, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, experienced in automated manufacturing, and ready to solve unique problems daily.

What You Will Do

• Supports the RF Radiator, Circulator, and Lids factory in high-volume, high-mix production with on-site responsiveness to equipment, process, material, and product problems
• Supports assembly processes involving various automated operations including adhesive dispense, adhesive screen print, component placement, automated curing in batch and inline ovens, and optical inspection
• Work hand-in-hand with product engineers, quality engineers, reliability engineers, and manufacturing engineers on product manufacturing
• Develop and implement materials, processes, process improvements, and production support using established statistical process control techniques, experimental designs, material analysis, mechanical design analysis, and root cause analysis
• This role will require you to be onsite in our McKinney, TX facility and spend 8+ hours per day in a clean room environment, following clean room and electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures
• This role is for a day shift (start time range: 6 AM - 8 AM) with potential for 9/80 schedule. Flexibility in starting times may be required based on production demand as this is a high volume 24/7 operation

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

• Experience with automated machines and processes in RF microelectronics, including screen printing, epoxy dispensing, curing operations, and surface mount technology (SMT)
• Experience navigating technical requirements within military and industry standards and other engineering data packages (i.e. product drawings)
• Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Experience in manufacturing with surface mount technology (SMT), microelectronics, and/or automated assembly equipment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of J-STD-001, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, AS9100and IPC standards
• Experience with MRSI, Kurtz Ersa, Palomar, Hesse, or other similar equipment
• Proven track record of root cause and corrective action (RCCA) project completion
• Experience in process development and qualification

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 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.

• 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.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

Location Info and/or Links: North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

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