Date Posted:2026-08-20
Country:United States of America
Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-914 ~ 6880 S Tucson Blvd ~ BIKE SHOP 914
Position Role Type:Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
The
Metal Fabrication and Welding Technician is responsible for executing a variety of mechanical fabrication efforts at an exceptional level, while collaborating in an integrated team environment with fellow support technicians, engineers, and internal and external engineering customers.
Primary responsibilities include welding and fabricating premium quality parts and assemblies from metal. Report to the Mechanical Prototyping and Fabrication Section Lead within the Engineering Prototyping and Fabrication department (the Bike Shop)
What You Will Do - Metal fabrication of critical prototype, aerospace parts and test assemblies using various types of metal fabrication tools.
- Use of general machine shop tools and support equipment including the use of typical dimensional measuring tools
- Work with basic sketches and underdeveloped drawing packages as well as model renderings
- Responsible for all aspects of fabrication including part/machine setup, safe equipment operation, part inspection, managing their workload, supporting customers' schedules, delegating, and coordinating work when required
- Work in a multi-program-controlled area.
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience welding MIG, and TIG.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience with press breaks, rollers, sheet metal forming tools.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of interpreting mechanical blueprints / technical drawings with the ability to fabricate the requested parts.
- Experience inspecting fabricated parts using standard precision measuring instruments to ensure tolerances are met.
Qualifications We Prefer- Basic experience in the development and manipulation of computer-generated 3D models in Creo, or similar CAD system
- Computer experience - Windows, MS Office products
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.
Location InformationThis 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.
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.
