Sr Manufacturing Engineer - CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Date Posted:

2026-05-21

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:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on day 1

At RTX, the world 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

• Lead Manufacturing Engineer responsible for the Advanced Electronic Subsystem (AES) Exciter Value Stream.  This includes production floor support to operations, Continuous Improvement efforts, Defect Prevention Team (DPT) support, Manufacturing Data Package (MDP) readiness, Design interface and/or Change Requests (CR), and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE)

• Capturing lessons learned on current Production programs (ie Patriot, TPY, SPY, etc) and incorporating for future opportunity capture

• Training/Coaching junior engineers in the value stream

• Manufacturing and/or producibility reviews of new designs and other Concurrent engineering requests and/or tasks

• Investigating and driving resolution (including root cause and corrective action support) to production problems, including interfacing with suppliers/supplier quality and other value streams

• Ability to generate management level presentations and present to stakeholders as required

• Ability to work cross functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, test, and design

What You Will Learn

• Manufacturing Engineers develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying products and manufacturing methods.

• They provide engineering and manufacturing support expertise to enable on-time, lowest cost hardware delivery with performance and reliability that exceed customer expectations.

• They execute across all phases of a program including proposal capture, process development, transition to production, and production support.

• Manufacturing Engineers design, control, and improve the manufacturing process and system design through a collaborative effort with the value stream team.

• You would apply your skills to implement improvements that reduce cycle time and cost and improve productivity, while maintaining a high level of safety in the manufacturing environment and quality within the product.

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 manufacturing experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE) and/or simulation tools

• Demonstrated proficiency with Manufacturing/Enterprise Resource Planning (MRP/ERP) tools and systems (ie PRISM/SAP)

• Demonstrated proficiency with Manufacturing Shop Floor Management tools and systems (ie cMES)

• Demonstrated proficiency with Product Data Management tools and systems (ie Windchill/PDM)

• Experience with military and industry standards

• Experience with conducting safety/ergonomic assessments

• Familiarity with standard material handling practices, especially as they pertain to Electrostatic Discharge mitigation requirements

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word, etc…)

• Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills

• Self-motivated and results oriented individual with an ability to work in a team environment and with minimal direct supervision

• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines

• Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement and keeps pace with advances in technology

• Excellent organizational skills with fine attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

• 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 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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