2026 Full-time Process Engineer I Onsite (AZ)

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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.

At RTX the world largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

Process Engineers are in-factory materials and process include verifying that Technical Data Package (TDP) shelf-life materials are correctly called out in Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) and writing material processing addition Process Engineers lead/collaborate on integrating process equipment within their factories and documenting the equipments functionality.

In summary as a Process Engineer youll work to improve processes to maintain efficiency reduce costs improve sustainability and safety and maximize profitability.

What You Will Do

• Quickly address production issues related to materials and processes ensure root causes of issues are understood and solutions are robust and cost effective.
• Actively participates in daily production meetings.
• Be readily available to operators and collaborate effectively with factory personnel.
• Operations liaison working with Materials & Process Engineering (M&PE) to quickly address supply chain disruptions problem buys and obsolete materials: Identify impacted end users determine material requirements find alternatives (drive testing as needed) ensure new materials will work in existing processes and use the opportunity to drive to common materials.
• Improve processes utilizing Lean manufacturing techniques to reduce variability eliminate constraints and provide ongoing process sustainment
• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures by creating new documentation and updating existing processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process and materials-related issues.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in science technology engineering or mathematics (STEM)
• Experience in manufacturing methodology
• Experience in project execution
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

*Experience may be obtained through onthejob experience research coursework or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Preferred majors in Chemical Engineering Material Science Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with materials and material testing
• Experience with manufacturing processes
• Experience with technical writing
• Active DOD Security Clearance

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

• Location information: Tucson AZ: 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.
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates
• This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around factory areas.
• Clearance Information: This position requires 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: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 57200 USD - 108800 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 candidates 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 companys 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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