T4 CNC Programmer/Technician

Date Posted:

2025-10-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ872: RMS AP Bldg 914 1151 East Hermans Road Building 914, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

About Us:

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.  

Job Summary:

The Bike Shop (within the Hardware discipline’s Producibility & Prototyping Center) is seeking a Fabrication Technician to support multi-axis CNC programming, setup and machine operations in the mechanical fabrication machine shop. This role will support a varying complexity of low volume, high mix machine parts and fabrication projects while providing exceptional quality. In this role you will collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced, integrated team manufacturing environment. The position interacts daily with fellow support technicians, engineers, shop leads, and managers to successfully meet the prototype development and test manufacturing demands of our internal and external program customers.
 
Responsibilities to Anticipate:  

• Programming, setup, and operation of 3 to 4 axis CNC mills in support of quick-turn machining of critical prototype aerospace parts, and test assemblies from metal and non-metal materials

• Work with underdeveloped drawing packages, basic sketches, released drawing packages, as well as CAD solid models

• Responsible for all aspects of fabrication including part/machine programming and setup, part inspection, supporting customers’ schedules, managing the machine’s queue, coordinating with the team, and safe equipment operation

• Use of typical dimensional inspection measuring tools as well as use of general machine shop tools and support equipment

• Work in a multi-program, data and access-controlled environment

• Report to the Mechanical Prototyping and Fabrication Shop Manager within the Bike Shop department.

Basic Qualifications:

• Prefer AA/AS degree or other 2-year post high school training or apprenticeship and a minimum of Six (6) years of previous relevant work experience.

• Experience programming with Mastercam CAM software for CNC milling.

• Experience with setup, and operation of multi axis CNC mills.

• Experience with CAD software tools.

• The ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance is required.. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with standard fixturing and custom work holding applications for complex prototype CNC part machining.

• Working knowledge of Creo / Pro-E, or similar CAD system.

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Familiar with precision manual machine shop equipment and tools such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, optical comparators, precision measuring equipment, etc.

• Basic knowledge in the setup/operation of CMM’s is a plus.

• Competent computer skills – Windows, MS Office products (Excel PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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.

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