Optical Assembly 3 (ID No. 289)

Date Posted:

2026-10-23



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-521 ~ 1601 N Plano Rd ~ PLANO BLDG EOI



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

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Optical Assembly 3 (ID No. 289)

Job Duties:

- Assembly, Alignment, and/or Testing of electro-optical components and hardware per Assembly Work Instructions, prints, or engineering instructions in or out of a clean room.

- Testing will utilize engineering and scientific drawings, or manuals to perform the test functions in accordance with site Operating Instructions for electrical components and systems. Optical test bays (interferometers) will be used for testing Visible and IR lens assemblies.

- Complete all necessary written documentation as it applies to production routers.

- Communicate with the area Group Leader or Value Stream Manager on the status of work in process.

- Job requires standing and walking short distances up to 50% of the time, bending at the waist 5%, repetitive motions 5% and lifting, handling and / or carrying up to 27 lbs.

- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Basic Qualifications (Minimum education, clearance and skills required for the job)

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Optical/Mechanical/electrical assembly experience. Optics handling experience. Mechanical Assembly to include experience in the use of torque tools and the use of adhesives and epoxies as it applies to optical assemblies. Electrical assembly to include installation and handling of electronic devices using proper ESD protection.

- No clearance required

- US Citizen or US Person

- Good dexterity skills required due to delicate handling of precision optical components.

- Follow oral and written instructions and have overall good communication skills.

- Familiar with Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.

- Must be able to work independently within a team environment

Desired Qualifications:

- 2-4 years optics/mechanical/electrical assembly experience.

- Clean room experience.

- Prior knowledge and experience with interferometers.

- Ability to troubleshoot/repair/calibrate electro-optical sub systems.

- Shift flexibility

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

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.

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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