Date Posted:

2025-03-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AL218: 315 Bob Heath Drive,Huntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Job Summary

An Engineering Support Solder Technician is primarily responsible to use their fine pitch SMT soldering skills to rework and modify engineering micro-sized components on CCAs and prototype sub-assemblies. Also use other fabrication and test skills to complete assemblies and cable/harness systems per Engineering drawings, schematics, or work instructions. Work includes Engineering prototyping and repair of returned materials.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective Engineering micro-components and wiring to ensure installations meet Engineering conformity. They will demonstrate effective cable/harness repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, crimping, soldering and pinning of wiring. The candidate will ensure that all work performed is properly and completely documented and ready for use. Verification/Inspection may be required, and candidate will need to be able to identify and document findings per authorizing protocols.

The candidate may also provide on the job recommendations to solve hardware integration issues with mid and upper-level Engineering and Leadership. The candidate will comply with the company’s FOD program, tool control program and all safety regulations. The candidate may perform duties at various company locations.

Micro-soldering under a microscope
Quality verification/inspection under a microscope
Identifying, repairing, and replacing damage to wire harnesses and cable assemblies
Replacing mechanical and electrical components
Recognizing failures and isolating problems and suggesting appropriate corrective action
Keeping management appraised of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect schedules or quality
Providing support to the Engineering development team on all assignments and supporting other lab assignments within our department

This position is 100% ONSITE in Huntsville, Alabama

Qualifications You Must Have

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
IPC J-STD-001 solder certification
Requires a minimum of four (4) years of micro-soldering fine pitch SMT components
Typically requires verification/inspection experience with associated standards, processes, and documentation
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.

Qualifications We Value

IPC 610/620 certification
Associate’s degree in a technical field
Recent experience using hand tools such as cutters, wire strippers, X-acto knives, electric heat gun, and fixtures such as molds and mandrels
Work experience with mechanical and/ or solder standards, processes, and documentation
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, schematics, detailed electronic blueprints, and other similar authorized drawings and documents

What We Offer

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.

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.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Huntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname "ROCKET CITY" for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early years, having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you see yourself here?

Huntsville location information: https://www.huntsville.org/

The salary range for this role is 40,000 USD - 82,000 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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