Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-10-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-MS-FOREST-430 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 430 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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: Raytheon’s RF Technology Center in Forest, MS is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join our successful team responsible for creating military radars, sensing systems and communication products. In this fast-paced, quality oriented and safety-minded work environment you will work directly with Quality, Test Engineering and Operations personnel to improve the quality, delivery and production cost of products critical to military success. Your responsibilities will include: • Creating and updating work instructions to ensure all technical requirements are captured for assembly. • Performing Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action when defects occur. • Supporting transition to build activities and First Article Validation for new products. • Participating in the design of fixtures and tooling. • Proactively undertaking safety initiatives including job hazard analysis and ergonomic assessments. • Supporting defect prevention and engaging with work area to address systemic issues. • Driving continuous improvement to reduce scrap and rework. • Occasional travel may be required This position is based onsite at Raytheon’s Forest, MS facility. Qualifications You Must Have: • Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience • Experience with defect analysis and/or process improvement • Experience determining Root Cause and Corrective action implementation • Experience working with engineering drawings Qualifications We Prefer: • Experience interfacing with customers and managers to report performance (technical, cost and schedule) • Solid background in Military and Commercial Standards, Materials and Process Specifications, Torque Controls, and Analysis of Tolerance Stack-ups. • Experience implementing Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments to solve design and manufacturing related issues • Understanding of MRP and Shop Floor control systems for Non-Conforming Parts Disposition, Router Maintenance and Rework Router generation or experience with Electronic Circuit Card, Cabling and Electronic System assembly, and • Experience with CREO Parametric to manipulate 3D models, create 3D models 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. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance 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. • This position requires ability to obtain 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: Security Clearances - United States Department of State • This position is an onsite role – Forest, MS: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-forest-ms-location • We Are RTX RTX - YouTube 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 78,200 USD - 148,600 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms