Machine Shop Inspector Jobs in Tucson, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-04-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-845 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ HANGAR 845
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
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.
The Bike Shop, 845 Shop Lead will be the main POC for incoming program fabrication work into the 845-shop site. This lead role will directly support building 845 satellite shop by reviewing incoming jobs and working with the customer to clarify and validate job requirements. This role is responsible for raw material planning, creating manufacturing travelers, identifying needed tooling and fixtures, resource planning, coordinating with other shop locations, and setting the overall shop priorities and schedule. Completing quick turn machining to support program needs.
This role requires collaborating in a dynamic, fast-paced, product development, integrated team environment. The position interacts daily with support technicians, engineers, technical leads, and other shop sites to successfully meet the prototype development and test manufacturing needs of our internal and external program customers. This position is onsite.
What You Will Do

• Analyzes and modifies product designs in collaboration with Design Engineering to assure manufacturability. Work with underdeveloped drawing packages, basic sketches, released drawing packages, as well as CAD solid models
• Responsible for all aspects of fabrication including, safe equipment operation, part inspection, managing the machinist's workload, supporting customers' schedules, delegating, and coordinating workflow as required
• Determines and directs other technical matters required to make a given product according to the desired volume, timetable, cost, quality level, and other required specifications in a multi-program, data and access-controlled environment
• Report to the Mechanical Prototyping and Fabrication Section Lead within the Engineering Prototyping and Fabrication Department (the Bike Shop)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings
• Experience working in a machine shop environment
• Experience in the use of precision manual machine shop equipment and tools: lathes, mills, precision measuring equipment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledgeable in programming, setup, and operation of 3 or 4 axis CNC mills Experience in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiar with Shop Floor planning & tracking systems including manufacturing travelers and job estimating
• Working knowledge of Creo / Pro-E experience, Windows, MS Office products (Excel PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience working as a team leader or in a supervisory role in a manufacturing 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible
• 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

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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