Job Description
Job Description
Date Posted:
2025-12-04
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MS301: 19859 Highway 80, Forest 19859 Highway 80 CMC Forest, Forest, MS, 39074 USA
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret
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 is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to provide unique packaging designs and engineering in support of purchased parts and assemblies, manufacturing processes and finished product outbound to our customers.
Our products have a wide range of size and complexity from thumb drives to heavy weight and oversized major end items of radars, shelters and antennas. This position supports multiple major production programs by creating and maintaining the packaging solutions supporting preservation and shipment of deliverable products.
In this role, you'll balance multiple projects and customers in a dynamic manufacturing landscape, supporting cost reduction and process improvement initiatives as well as manufacturing activities on the production floor.
What You Will Do \n - Developing thoughtful, effective and innovative packaging solutions to support the preservation and safe shipment of all hardware.
\n - Creating packaging designs using CREO 3D CAD, including:
\n - Protective cushioned packs
\n - Corrugated structures
\n - Wood crates and assemblies
\n - Vacuum formed plastic
\n - Initiating cost reductions and process improvements
\n - Teaming with Mission Assurance, Test Engineering and Operations Personnel along with Traffic, Safety and EHS to ensure deliverables are achieved on time and with value
\n - Create and update work instructions to ensure all technical requirements are captured and met for assembly.
\n - Perform Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action when defects occur.
\n - Planning, coordinating and executing Package Performance testing using ASTM D 4169 and/or International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) protocol
\n - Developing and maintaining special packaging instructions and drawings meeting Military and Best Commercial standards.
\n - Proactively undertake safety initiatives including job hazard analysis and ergonomic assessments.
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Qualifications You Must Have \n - Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
\n - Hands on experience with CREO, or other CAD software
\n - Experience with project management
\n - 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
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Qualifications We Prefer \n - Knowledge of distribution environments and their influence on packaging design
\n - Knowledge and experience meeting MIL STD 2073 military packaging requirements
\n - Existing CFR 49/IATA certification (or ability to be certified) to package, mark, label, and ship dangerous goods.
\n - Lean manufacturing experience
\n - Working knowledge of manufacturing assembly, torque controls and analysis of assembly tolerance stack up.
\n - Experience with cushion curves and design
\n - Experience with shock and vibration testing and analysis
\n - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present ideas to senior level stakeholders
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What We Offer \n - 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.
\n - Relocation assistance is not available
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Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
- 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.
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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 59,000 USD - 117,000 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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