Principal Operations Manufacturing Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-04

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

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:

If you’re self-motivated and thrive working with multi-disciplined teams who are committed to innovation and pushing the boundaries of technology, then this might be the perfect job.

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Operations Manufacturing Engineer to provide engineering support and expertise to the Forest Consolidated Manufacturing Center.

In this role, you’ll ensure hardware is assembled properly per all drawing requirements and you’ll provide education and knowledge on the use of manufacturing resources in the creation of instructions to assemble the product. In addition, you’ll manage processes with minimal oversight and will provide measurable input to new products, processes or standards in operational plans to meet customer integrations and objectives.

The position works in a SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) environment.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Leading manufacturing engineering initiatives within the Forest Manufacturing Site
• Leading or participating in Root Cause analysis and CORE initiatives
• Actively pursuing methods and processes to improve overall Quality of our product
• Reviewing and dispositioning state-of-the-art hardware to maintain production process flow
• Creating, modifying and maintaining Assembly instructions, Routers and Process Control Documents.
• Leading and mentoring members of the site engineering team

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

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience. 
• Experience with failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective or preventive actions 
• Experience working with engineering drawings
• Experience with tools such as lean manufacturing, diagnostic, process optimization or continuous improvement 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hands on experience with Electronic Circuit Card, Cabling and Electronic System assembly or rework and repair.
• 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 in a military or civilian environment 
• Experience in supporting design and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work and multitask multiple issues 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.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

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 requires ability to obtain 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

• This position is an onsite role – Forest, MS: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-forest-ms-location

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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 96,800 USD - 184,000 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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