2025 Full Time - Packaging Engineer I - Onsite (MA)

Date Posted:

2025-07-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 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

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:

Are you a recent college graduate ready to kick-start your career in an exciting and impactful field? Join our Packaging Engineering team at Raytheon, where you'll design safe, ergonomic, and innovative custom packaging solutions that enhance our manufacturing process, material handling, and product delivery.

As a Packaging Engineer, you will develop and maintain detailed packaging instructions for various components and products like radars and antenna assemblies. Utilize cutting-edge computer-aided design (CAD) technology to create 3D models and technical drawings. Manage all aspects of design, documentation, procurement, and integration of packaging solutions in a complex manufacturing environment. Oversee projects from conception through implementation, ensuring safety, ergonomics, and error-proofing are at the forefront.

At Raytheon, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes innovative thinking and continuous improvement. Elevate your career with us and contribute to the delivery of world-class defense products!

What You Will Do:

• Develop Packaging Solutions: Create 3-dimensional packaging designs using CREO software.
• Collaborate with Teams: Effectively communicate packaging concepts to manufacturing and factory teams.
• Identify Improvement Opportunities: Seek and propose enhancements within our factory processes.
• Interpret Engineering Drawings: Read and understand mechanical engineering drawings to inform packaging designs.
• Error-Proofing Designs: Establish designs with a focus on incorporating robust error-proofing techniques.
• Integrate COTS Components: Utilize commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to enhance design usability and cost efficiency.
• Adjust Designs: Modify designs as needed to meet the requirements and feedback from stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and Analyze: Diagnose design flaws and production issues, and develop solutions.
• Brainstorm Solutions: Gather problem details and collaboratively brainstorm potential solutions.
• Follow Guidelines: Adhere to established guidelines for drawing layouts and release procedures.
• Mechanical Engineering Aptitude: Apply strong mechanical engineering and analytical skills to packaging designs.
• Document Instructions: Develop, document, and maintain detailed special packaging instructions.
• Interpret Standards: Understand and apply numerous ASTM and Military Standards in packaging designs.
• Support Factory Initiatives: Provide packaging engineering support for various factory initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a Bachelor’s in Packaging Engineering/Science or related STEM field
• Experience/education with computer aided drafting (CAD) modeling
• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Technical writing experience
• Experience/education with drawing interpretation
• Previous packaging design experience
• Factory integration experience
• Additive manufacturing experience
• Experience evaluating a request/issue and conceptualizing an innovative packaging solution.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with CFR-49 Hazardous material transportation regulation.
• Experience in use of military standards, MIL-STD-2073, Mil-STD -129 

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.