Tool Design Engineer I (Onsite)

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Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) 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 Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. This role is located in Tucson, AZ (On-site) . What You Will Do: Tool Engineering is a career field that specializes in designing custom mechanical solutions to support manufacturing, assembly, inspection and test throughout the product lifecycle. Tooling Engineers are the subject matter experts who design innovative fixturing, gages, assembly jigs, material handling devices, lifting fixtures, manufacturing aids, and machine design solutions. The use of these items provides a consistent, safe, ergonomic means to assemble, inspect, handle, and transport production hardware. As a Tool Design Engineer you’ll use computer aided design to generate 3-dimensional models and technical drawing packages. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of designing, documentation, procuring and integrating assembly Tooling into a highly complex manufacturing environment. In addition, you’ll oversee projects from development to implementation and strive to incorporate safe, ergonomic, error-proofed, and innovative solutions into the factory. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. What You Will Learn: • Developing and approving complex 3-dimensional tooling solutions using CREO (Pro-E) • Capturing & communicating tooling concepts with manufacturing & factory teams. • Creating and implementing opportunities for improvement within our factories. • Representing manufacturing as a mechanical engineering resource to support a variety of factory initiatives. • Promoting standardized fixturing concepts across all programs to support a true multi-missile factory environment. • Reading and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings including the usage of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. • Providing stress analysis models and documents on below the hook lifting devices. �� Establishing designs with significant consideration given to good error-proofing techniques and troubleshooting design flaws and production issues • Integrating Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components to increase design usability and cost effectiveness. • Adjusting and optimizing designs as necessary to meet stakeholder needs. Qualifications You Must Have: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field. • Experience with CAD modeling • Experience with drawing interpretation • The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance • Ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Clearance (ATF) Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects Qualifications We Prefer: • 3.0 Cumulative GPA • Proven mechanical aptitude (ex. project development, hobbies) • Experience/education with mechanical project development • Knowledge and experience of machine shop practices • Previous tool design experience • Experience with CREO • Additive manufacturing experience Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying. 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. • Relocation Eligible Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: • 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 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htmAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates