Manufacturing Engineer II

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-CHESAPEAKE-305 ~ 1100 International Plz ~ BLDG 305

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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. 

Manufacturing Engineers learn production operations and the manufacturing discipline in a controlled environment.  You will develop manufacturing engineering skills, an understanding of manufacturing (cost, quality, safety and schedule), and Raytheon systems and tools.  Mechanical Engineers build technical depth in manufacturing processes and are accountable for improvement and optimization.

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around factory areas.

What You Will Do

• Design, control, and improve the manufacturing process through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team

• Improve cycle time and lead time

• Implement manufacturing process control and performance monitoring

• Translate engineering design requirements into manufacturing processes

• Perform hardware defect analysis

• Design and fabricate Test Fixtures and Test Stations

• Experience taking complex measurements with different measurement tools

• Develop Test Fixture and Test Station drawing packages

• Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience

• 1+ years of experience in Test Fixture design and drawing package development

• 1+ years of experience in AutoCAD or equivalent software

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in manufacturing and troubleshooting electromechanical assemblies​

• Experience with technical writing

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance analysis

• Experience with interpretation of technical documentation

• Experience with project execution

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation assistance is not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but n