2026 Full-time - Manufacturing Engineer I - Onsite (AZ)

Date Posted:

2026-05-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the front lines as we trailblaze new approaches, push the boundaries of innovation and chart a course to a tomorrow you can be proud to have a hand in creating. 

Manufacturing Engineers develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying products and manufacturing methods. They analyze product specifications to determine appropriate designs and processes that support these customer requirements. You would apply your skills to develop, test, modify, and create solutions through a collaborative effort with various teams. 

What You Will Do: 

• Develop Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool, and fixture designs 

• Support daily manufacturing areas with process troubleshooting, incorporation of engineering changes into the MDP 

• Disposition non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required 

• Drive Continuous Improvement through process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to assemblers, automate, reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using Six Sigma principles and data driven decision making 

• Provide real-time technical support to manufacturers and fabricators; in-house as well as the supply base. 

• Tool/fixture development to drive ergonomics into processes 

• Lead corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). 

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools

• Experience with technical drawings

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance. 

• 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. 

*Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Preferred major in manufacturing, mechanical, aerospace, biomedical engineering or Mathematics

• Excellent organizational skills with fine attention to detail 

• Knowledge and ability to apply CORE principles and techniques 

• Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) 

• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines 

• Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement and keeps pace with advances in technology 

• Ability to work in a team environment 

• Strong organization skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 

• Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills 

• Current DoD security clearance (secret) 

• Experience with automated tooling, machinery and programming 

• Experience with Refurbishment and Repair requirements and processing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) or Equipment