Mechanical Engineering II

Overview

Raytheon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II for factory production support. The role is based in the Manufacturing Engineering department and requires a U.S. citizen who can obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. The position is a first‑shift role with core hours from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with an optional 9/80 schedule. Occasional weekend work may be required to support factory operations.

• Evaluate test results of complex assemblies and determine root causes of failures.
• Give directions for reworking and retesting failed assemblies.
• Track trends to detect systemic problems.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering, factory operations, and quality engineers to develop improvements in yields, test procedures, cycle time, and other production metrics.

• Provide technical expertise and troubleshoot systems failing test, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Generate and sustain assembly instructions for products in the factory.
• Support troubleshooting and repairs for sub‑assemblies and systems for programs such as ATFLIR, Harpoon, EODAS, etc.
• Investigate failure trends, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address systemic issues.
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting aids, tools, and documentation to support production and test processes.
• Work on initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, minimizing touch time, and optimizing overall production costs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address technical challenges in production.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings or electrical schematics.
• U.S. citizenship is required for a security clearance.
• Experience resolving issues with dimensional tolerances or testing and troubleshooting, and documenting test results.
• Experience writing instructions or procedures for a complex assembly.
• Experience using CAD software such as Creo.
• Experience with EO/IR systems in a production environment, knowledge of radio frequency (RF) product testing and/or Electro‑Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) products.
• Knowledge of common chemical processes used with mechanical assemblies such as anodizing, epoxy application, and standard cleaning methods.
• Experience designing experiments to troubleshoot failures or investigate production issues such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
• Active Secret Clearance.

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

The salary range for this role is $68,900 USD – $131,100 USD.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (dependent on position level and collective‑bargaining agreement).
• Relocation assistance is not available.
• Benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit and employment agreement.

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. 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.