Full-Time

Manufacturing Technician

Posted on 4/23/2025

RTX

RTX

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$19.49/hr

Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Tucson, AZ, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)
  • Must be able to work any designated shift to include overnight.
  • One (1) year experience including at least 3 of the following in a manufacturing environment: Performing work from schematics, drawings, work instructions, planning; Performing basic solder operations; Installing, assembling, modifying; electronic and/or electromechanical assemblies in a manufacturing environment; Process operations of metal, plastics, and/or composites performing such duties as: decaling, masking, sanding, stenciling, chemical cleaning, bonding, mixing of bonding, and/or paint materials.
  • Must pass qualifying and/or practical test.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • The ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Laying out, laying up, and fabricating composite parts, assembling, disassembling, installing, modifying, and inspecting complex and precision electronic, optical, electro-optical, electro-mechanical, hydro-mechanical, mechanical production assemblies, prepare surfaces, applies coating and performs coating-related processes.
  • Performs electrical and mechanical in process checks, analysis, and rework of complex and precision parts and assemblies, making wiring, continuity, and component checks that utilize the knowledge of electronic theory and circuit analysis.
  • Prepares, fabricates, bonds, and assembles various composite parts.
  • Utilizes various fabrication technologies.
  • May be required to manufacture and assemble developmental and engineering prototype hardware (when necessary).
  • Sets up, adjusts, and operates, all types of complex assembly machines and equipment, micro equipment as required in assembly, fabrication, test, and inspection of micro electronic circuit assemblies.
  • Must pass Manufacturing Technician Skills and Solder Assessments per Skills Assessment Guide after hire.
  • All Candidates must pass the vision requirements to be eligible for this occupation.

RTX operates through three main divisions: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, focusing on aerospace and defense solutions. Collins Aerospace provides advanced systems and services for commercial and military aviation, while Pratt & Whitney specializes in aircraft engines and propulsion systems. Raytheon is known for its defense technologies, including missile systems and cybersecurity solutions. What sets RTX apart from its competitors is its integrated approach, combining expertise from all three divisions to tackle complex challenges in the aerospace and defense sectors. The company's goal is to deliver innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and security in air travel and defense operations.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • RTX's investment in NPS could advance autonomous systems and defense applications.
  • Maritime defense solutions can expand with the rise of autonomous underwater vehicles.
  • Collaboration with Impulse Space offers potential in space technology advancements.

What critics are saying

  • EnCharge AI's $100M funding intensifies AI hardware competition for RTX.
  • Vatn Systems' funding challenges RTX's position in naval defense technology.
  • Darkhive's funding poses a threat to RTX's drone and cybersecurity offerings.

What makes RTX unique

  • RTX Ventures' investment in NPS enhances software-defined radar capabilities.
  • RTX's focus on maritime defense aligns with rising autonomous underwater vehicle trends.
  • RTX's aerospace technologies complement Darkhive's drone and secure code systems.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Scholar Program

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

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