Lead Tech, Engineering Services

Date Posted:
2026-02-03
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

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.

Raytheon's Technical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a Machinist for their engineering development department to focus on making small run engineering prototype parts and assemblies.

This position will utilize communication and technical skills to create solutions that meet demanding engineering standards and tolerances in support of many RTX programs and businesses. This includes the application of lean methods, project engineering and machining principles, and an understanding of and implementation of quality/EHS compliance. You will be instrumental in optimizing machining processes, driving continuous improvement and contributing to the successful alignment of program standards. If you are passionate about engineering excellence, solving problems in a collaborative innovative environment we want you to be part of the journey toward providing our customers with the engineered solutions that make them successful.

This position is an onsite role located in Fort Wayne, IN

What Will You Do

• Work with engineers to review drawings, specifications and develop machining solutions to produce parts to meet the required design and functionality.
• Become integrated into the Machine shop Team, planning, coordinating, and successfully producing the machined parts to meet all the specified engineering requirements.
• Program and operate HAAS multi axis (up to 5) CNC milling machines and work on other standard machine shop equipment.
• Manage the customers and companies required engineering documentation and processes to create a permanent record of how the part was created for future reference.
• Track the work progress and provide regular status updates to your customer's.
• Grow your experience in creating unique, limited volume, high tech application parts and assemblies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experienced with CNC programming and/or machining centers.
• Experience creating machined parts and building assemblies from engineering drawings.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a machine shop environment, as an example with Mills, Lathes, Drill Press', Cut off and Band saws, & grinders.
• Experience cutting tool geometries including rake angles, relief angles, edge preparation, and their impact on surface finishes"
• Experienced CAD/CAM programmer. Pro-Engineer/Pro-Manuf., Creo 5.0, Master Cam tools.
• A 2-year technical degree or technical machine shop related class completion.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• HAAS CNC programming and machining experience.
• Experience working on a team and enhancing the team environment.

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.
• Relocation Eligibility- Relocation assistance 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.

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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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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