T5 Senior CNC Programmer / Technician

Job Summary

The Bike Shop (within the Hardware discipline’s Producibility & Prototyping Center) is seeking a Fabrication Technician to support multi-axis CNC programming, setup and machine operations in the mechanical fabrication machine shop. This role will support a varying complexity of low volume, high mix machine parts and fabrication projects while providing exceptional quality. In this role you will collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced, integrated team manufacturing environment. The position interacts daily with fellow support technicians, engineers, shop leads, and managers to successfully meet the prototype development and test manufacturing demands of our internal and external program customers.

What You Will Do :

Programming, setup, and operation of 3, 4, & 5 axis CNC mills and lathes in support of quick-turn machining of critical prototype aerospace parts, and test assemblies from metal and non-metal materials

Work with underdeveloped drawing packages, basic sketches, released drawing packages, as well as CAD solid models

Responsible for all aspects of fabrication including part / machine programming and setup, part inspection, supporting customers’ schedules, managing the machine’s queue, coordinating with the team, and safe equipment operation.

Use of typical dimensional inspection measuring tools as well as use of general machine shop tools and support equipment

Work in a multi-program, data and access-controlled environment

Report to the Mechanical Prototyping and Fabrication Shop Manager within the Bike Shop department.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically requires a AA / AS degree or other 2-year post high school training or apprenticeship and a minimum of Twelve (12) years of previous relevant work experience.

Experience programming with Mastercam CAM software for CNC milling & turning.

Experience with setup, and operation of multi axis CNC mills and lathes.

Experience with CAD software tools.

The ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance is required.. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Advanced experience with standard fixturing and custom work holding applications for complex prototype CNC part machining.

Working knowledge of Creo / Pro-E, or similar CAD system.

Advanced experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Skilled with precision manual machine shop equipment and tools such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, optical comparators, precision measuring equipment, etc.

Strong knowledge in the setup / operation of CMM’s is a plus.

Competent computer skills – Windows, MS Office products (Excel PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

What We Offer :

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work / life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child / adult backup care.

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

Location Information :

This position is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team :

The salary range for this role is 56,000 USD - 112,000 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.