Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-01-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-521 ~ 1601 N Plano Rd ~ PLANO BLDG EOI

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Our Raytheon’s Texas Optics Consolidated Manufacturing Center is seeking an Optical Assembler specializing in Alignment and Test to support our team 100% onsite in Richardson, Texas. This position is for 3rd shift.

What You Will Do

• Assembly, Alignment, and Testing of electro-optical components using interferometers per Assembly Work Instructions, prints, or engineering instructions in or out of a clean room.
• Complete all necessary written documentation as it applies to production routers.
• Communicate with the area Group Leader or Value Stream Manager on the status of work in process.
• Job requires standing and walking short distances up to 50% of the time, bending at the waist 5%, repetitive motions 5% and lifting, handling and / or carrying up to 27 lbs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• This position is 3rd Shift, but shift flexibility needed for training.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 4 years’ of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 4 years mechanical/electrical assembly.
• Minimum of 2 years optical assembly experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 6 years optics/mechanical/electrical assembly experience.
• Clean room experience.
• Good dexterity skills due to delicate handling of precision optical components.
• Follow oral and written instructions and have overall good communication skills.
• Familiar with Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to work independently within a team environment

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 Non-Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

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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

We are RTX

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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.

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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