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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.

What You Will Do

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Product Line Lead Engineer to support multiple production programs. This role integrates advanced manufacturing process improvement strategies with test automation, yield enhancement, and data-driven decision-making to optimize manufacturing and test processes and performance.

As a Product Line Lead Engineer, you’ll be responsible for leading and driving the technical strategic direction, execution and continuous improvement of our production programs. You’ll work cross-functionally to develop innovative test methodologies, improve production processes and ensure operational excellence that aligns with Raytheon goals and industry best practices.

If you have leadership experience in the areas of test engineering and manufacturing process improvement with a track record of driving yield improvements, efficiency gains and quality enhancements in defense and aerospace production environments, this opportunity may be just what you’re looking for.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Developing and implementing innovative test automation and data-driven strategies to improve reliability, throughput, and yield.
• Collaborating with design, quality, and operations teams to integrate Design for Testability and process control improvements into production.
• Working closely with the Engineering Integrated Product Team and Test Development engineering to ensure new products meet manufacturability and testability requirements.
• Serving as the lead authority on manufacturing test yield improvement initiatives, driving cost reduction and quality enhancements through the product line.
• Utilizing CORE and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to optimize test process efficiency and reduce defects.
• Driving process standardization and best practices across the product line to improve first-pass yield, reduce cycle time, and enhance test coverage.
• Leading Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes to mitigate failure modes and improve production performance.
• Representing Production Test Engineering at the Program/Operation level, in Test Equipment Release to Production reviews, failure review boards and continuous improvement initiative forums.
• Providing technical leadership in hardware debugging and troubleshooting complex test failures.
• Providing reports and status updates as required to program management, operations, engineering, and the customer.

This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon’s Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. An advanced degree may account for additional years of experience as required for this position.
• Experience with production test engineering
• Experience in a technical leadership role

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting
• Experience with interpretation of technical documentation
• Experience with project execution
• Experience with data analysis
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers and drive data driven process improvements.
• Experience fostering an environment of open and effective communication at all organizational levels. Adept at articulating strategic visions and facilitating clear and concise dialogue.

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.

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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 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 Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

About Forest, MS: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-forest-ms-location

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The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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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