Manufacturing Engineer II (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-10



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MS-FOREST-431 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 431



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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Raytheon is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to provide engineering support and expertise to the Forest, MS Consolidated Manufacturing Center.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure hardware is assembled properly per all drawing requirements
• Assist in providing information on the use of manufacturing resources in the creation of instructions to assemble the product.
• Assist in implementing processes and will help to provide measurable input to new products, processes or standards in operational plans to meet customer integrations and objectives.
• Assist with manufacturing engineering initiatives within assigned work center(s) within the Forest Manufacturing Site
• Participate in Root Cause analysis and CORE initiatives
• Actively pursue methods and processes to improve overall Quality of our product
• Assist with the review and dispositioning of state-of-the-art hardware to maintain production process flow
• Gather data to help to create and maintain Assembly instructions, Routers and Process Control Documents.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering or closely related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) degree obtained by start date

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience working with engineering drawings
• 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

*Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hands on experience with Electro-Mechanical System assembly, rework and repair.
• Experience in failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective or preventive actions, or experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement processes
• Working knowledge of Military and Commercial Standards, Materials and Process Specifications.
• Working knowledge of hardware assembly, torque controls and analyzing assembly tolerance stack up.
• Experience with modeling in Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Experience in supporting design and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team.
• Active DoD Secret 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

• Location: Forest, MS
• 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.
• In this role you’ll work in a SCIF environment.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• This position requires 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 62,000 USD - 118,000 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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