Principal Manufacturing Engineer at RTX (Raytheon)

Date Posted:

2026-05-05

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-B03 ~ 75 Coromar Dr ~ BLDG B03

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.

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems supporting a myriad of defense, surveillance, space, and weather tracking applications.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Goleta, California

The candidate will be responsible for the oversite and assembly of Focal Plane Modules from implementation of design to shipment. Provide engineering support for the manufacturing factory, interpret engineering drawings and specifications into build plans, create schedules and oversee nonrecurring and recurring tasks to support program builds. Create and maintain Bill of Materials, generate planning documents, manage process and tooling activities, review, and disposition discrepant material, manage budgets, interface with manufacturing personnel, lead problem solving efforts and corrective actions.

Disposition non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required. Perform operator training, as required. Perform and support First Article Inspections assuring hardware meets all quality requirements flowed down from the program. Conduct process audits to assure compliance. Create and update work instructions for use by manufacturing operations. Participate in the design of fixtures and tooling. Engage with factory area leads to address systemic issues and provide root cause/corrective action/preventive action to reduce scrap and rework.

What You Will Do

• Work in a cleanroom environment wearing full coverall garments.
• Work with adhesives application, precision alignment, paint, weld, and cleaning processes for high-mix low volume electromechanical assemblies.
• Read and understand technical data including drawings, and specifications and use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook) for daily communications, tracking, and documenting manufacturing processes for assembly.
• Write manufacturing plans and instructions in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, safety needs, and security requirements.
• Generate Bills of Material (BOMs). Participate in tooling reviews and provide evaluation and feedback of tool designs.
• Review hardware for compliance; generate work/rework/repair documentation; perform troubleshooting to support production activities.
• Determine the causes of defects and improve processes through updates to work instructions, tooling, process, programs, or equipment; present results of investigations to peers and management at Corrective Action Board (CAB).
• Troubleshoot to support production activities and project deliver

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Semiconductor, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing and/or Process Engineering.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in military and commercial manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems. SAP/ CMES experienced preferred.
• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in Statistical Process Control, Gage R&Rs, Capability Studies, Design of Experiments (DOE) or other quantitative continuous improvement tools.
• Experience in a production environment closely teaming with all levels of manufacturing stakeholders.
• Experience in cleanroom work environments and knowledge of cleanroom principles.
• Self-motivated and possess good written communication skills, especially in documenting processes for assembly.
• Experience in complex problem solving with attention to detail.
• Adaptable and willing to work varying assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work as part of an Integrated Product Team.
• Budgeting and presentation skills.

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 is an onsite role – Goleta, CA:

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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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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