Product Development Engineering Associate

Job Title: Product Development Engineer - Associate (PDE) – Tucson, AZ
Position Type: Onsite
Location: 3360 E Hemisphere Loop, Tucson, AZ
Security Clearance: U.S. citizen required; U.S. government issued Secret clearance necessary from day one.

• Serve as control point for technical communication with PCB and CCA suppliers during builds.
• Drive procurement and build schedule to meet program needs.
• Field technical queries, panel reviews, ship approvals and third‑party screening processes and reports from PCB suppliers; delegate to supporting PDEs.
• Generate status and yield reports for metrics tracking.
• Track causes and corrective action plans for supplier related issues.
• Analyze RFQ/RFP to assist other PDEs in expediting prototype builds.

• University degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in cross‑functional teams or projects with ability to multi‑task and establish/meet schedules.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, specifically PCB and CCA.
• Experience with supplier communication and coordination of multi‑tier supply chain.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Managing and coordinating PCB and CCA supplier interactions and communications.
• Experience with GD&T, engineering drafting standards, and producibility considerations related to electronic packaging.
• Experience with DoD procurement processes and compliance issues.
• BOM management skills to support rapid response efforts.

Salary range: $68,900 - $131,100 USD. Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits per business unit.

Must obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

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.