Effector Power Lead Engineering Support Technician

Date Posted:

2026-03-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

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

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. 

The Effector Analog & Power (EAP) Department is looking for a Lead Engineering Support Technician. A Lead Engineering Support Technician is responsible for the building, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting Engineering circuit card assemblies, cable, and harness systems. Work includes Engineering prototyping, field service, and repair of returned materials. Candidates will be able to rework and modify Engineering micro-sized components on CCAs, prototype sub-assemblies, completed assemblies, cables, and harness systems per Engineering drawings, schematics, or work instructions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective Engineering micro-components and wiring to ensure installations meet Engineering conformity. Verification and inspection may be required, and candidate will need to be able to identify and document findings per authorizing protocols.  The candidate will also provide on-the-job recommendations in solving hardware integration issues with mid and upper-level Engineering and Leadership. The candidate will comply with the company’s FOD program, tool control program and all safety regulations. The candidate may perform duties at various company locations. 

What You Will Do

• Modify, rework, and populate Engineering CCA’s, assemblies, and subassemblies to ensure proper operation per established criteria. Perform required repairs to returned and damaged units to an operational state. This includes:
• Micro-soldering under a microscope for an extensive period.
• Build cables and harnesses from schematics.
• Quality verification and inspection under a microscope
• Identify, repair, and replace wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Recognize failures, isolate problems, and suggest appropriate corrective action.
• Keep management appraised of potential problems or identified risks that may negatively affect program schedule or quality.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Associates of Arts or Associates of Science or other 2-year post high school training
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Experience with Solder, mechanical, quality standards, processes, and/or documentation.
• Verification and inspection experience with associated standards, processes, and/or documentation.
• Experience with cable and harness assembly, fabrication, and/or rework.

Qualifications We Prefer

• CCA manufacturing experience and associated fabrication standards, processes, and documentation.
• IPC J-STD-001 solder certification.
• IPC 610 and 620 acceptability certification and inspection experience.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to use good judgement and work independently or collaboratively.
• Ability to perform quality work within a fast-paced Engineering technical support environment.
• Solder rework equipment to include reflow oven, mini-wave, pre-heater, hot air pencil, and de-solder tools.
• Ability to work with fabrication processes such as bonding, cleaning, coating, and mechanical fasteners.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, short correspondence, memos, schematics, detailed electronic blueprints, and other similar authorized drawings and documents.
• Ability to establish customer priorities and manage multiple tasks successfully.
• Must have experience using hand tools such as soldering iron, cutters, wire strippers, and electric heat gun.
• Assembly, fabrication, and rework experience of micro-size components on circuit card assemblies.
• Existing secret security clearance.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Work Schedule:  9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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.

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.

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