Lead Tech - Mfg​/Ops

Overview

Lead Technician position in the Production Class 7 Clean Room Facility in Goleta, California. The role involves packaging IR detectors for high reliability space, military, and commercial applications. The selected candidate will work with critical dewars and subassemblies and support a variety of program processes as assigned by management.

• Work with engineering to troubleshoot equipment, tooling and help with new process developments and improvements.
• Review work instruction requirements and recommend tools and equipment to engineering.
• May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.
• Perform professional work regularly across multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Monitor and provide training for new employees.
• Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and strictly follow all safety-related processes, procedures, and protocols.
• Perform hand painting, spray painting, and touch-up operations on production hardware and components.
• Lead in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of technical/business support employees.
• Demonstrate experience in leadership, team building and training employees.

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or operations.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience and/or customer service.
• Experience using general lab equipment like scopes, tooling, and small hand-held tools (tweezers, screwdrivers, etc.).
• 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. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to security clearance eligibility requirements.

• Previous experience working in a technical field around ESD sensitive parts is a plus.
• Experience with FOD and FOD reduction methods.
• Experience in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of other entry-level Manufacturing/Operations employees.

• Values:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
• The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 125,400 USD. This range is a good faith estimate and may reflect factors including experience, location, and qualifications.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Benefits vary by business unit and collective-bargaining agreement status.
• RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Affirmative action for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans is provided in compliance with applicable laws.

Goleta, CA location:
Onsite role. Eligible candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at RTX locations. Learn more at the RTX careers site.