Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
About this role
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’s 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.
What You Will Do
As a Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer you’ll lead and coordinate projects and improvements across the extended value streams by providing technical manufacturing support to a program from the early development phases through transition to production. In this highly visible role, you’ll leverage your technical knowledge of manufacturing capabilities, product technologies, factory requirements and business processes to establish and execute the manufacturing plan and influence technical program decisions to support the overall program value stream. Typical Responsibilities will Include: Participation in manufacturing and test requirements development Design for manufacturing activities Manufacturing process development and factory capabilities analysis to ensure factory readiness and improve product producibility Your main responsibilities will include: Developing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool and fixture designs. Providing technical input and peer review to engineering designs and design changes. Providing technical guidance and problem solving to factory engineers Applying manufacturing engineering skillsets across the extended value stream to resolve constraints and improve process and product designs Other Responsibilities may Include: Serving as the manufacturing and producibility authority within the program Recommending process and procedural changes to ensure that objectives in the areas of cost, efficiency, and quality are met Designing, controlling, and improving the producibility of products through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team Identifying and resolving constraints across the program Participating in corrective action investigation This job is posted as ONSITE and is based at Raytheon’s Tucson, AZ facility.
Qualifications
You Must Have: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Experience working in manufacturing production. Experience with manufacturing process development or improvement Ability to work on programs requiring special program access Ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance. Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S government issued security clearance is required prior to start date Qualifications We Prefer: Ability to identify, reduce and eliminate cost, quality and schedule constraints through