2026 Full-time - Manufacturing Engineer I – 2nd Shift (Onsite) MA

Date Posted:

2026-01-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA113: Andover MA 352 Lowell Hampshir 352 Lowell Street Hampshire, 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. 

Raytheon is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I whose primary responsibilities include supporting manufacturing production in the Cables fabrication value stream for various radar and missile programs on 2nd shift. This position requires close cooperation with the Operations team and other engineering disciplines including Product Design, Test Development and Test Engineering. The desired candidate will possess superb communication skills and be capable to work in a dynamic team environment with minimal supervision.

What You Will Do

• Interpret manufacturing requirements, develop and maintain Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs), and document manufacturing processes
• Support daily manufacturing areas with process troubleshooting and incorporating Engineering changes into the MDPs 
• Disposition non-conforming material with root cause and correction action analysis as required 
• Provide real-time technical support to manufacturers and fabricators, in-house as well as the supply base 
• Generate Change Requests (CRs) on technical issues and as part of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) improvements
• Drive Continuous Improvements to reduce cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to assemblers, automate processes, reduce costs (both direct and indirect), and optimize space utilization, and increase production throughput using Six Sigma principles and data driven decision making
• Tool/fixture selection, development, and implementation

What You Will Learn

• Raytheon products in a vertically integrated factory
• How to use area equipment and job specific tools
• Raytheon policies and procedures
• How your day to day actions tie to business impacts
• RTX Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) operating system

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Requires a bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

• This position requires 12 months or less of professional experience (excluding internships

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with cable fabrication including point to point, branched harnesses, and radio frequency
• Experience with automated tooling, machinery, and programming
• Experience with 3D printing and/or CAD
• Experience performing data analysis and creating Power BI dashboards from multiple data sources
• Budgeting, presentation, and project management skills
• Demonstrated success working in a fast paced manufacturing environment 
• Ability to learn quickly and make decisions independently
• Strong communication skills and ability to work on a team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems and manage projects both individually and as part of a team
• Defense industry experience
• Active security clearance 

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

• This position is an onsite role in Andover, MA

• Relocation assistance is not available

• 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.

• This position is 2nd Shift which typically starts at 2pm and is a 9 hour shift

• 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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 not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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