RTX

aerospace and defense

ToolDesignEngineer

$57–109k United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Tool Design Engineer at RTX. Skills: Tool Design, CREO (Pro-E), 3-dimensional tooling solutions, mechanical engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, stress analysis, error-proofing techniques. Designing custom mechanical solutions to support manufacturing, assembly, inspection and test throughout the product lifecycle. Design innovative fixturing, gages, assembly jigs, material handling devices, lifting fixtures, manufacturing aids, and machine design solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

create a safer, more connected world; make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems; push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world; provides a consistent, safe, ergonomic means to assemble, inspect, handle, and transport production hardware; increase design usability and cost effectiveness; meet stakeholder needs

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

troubleshooting design flaws and production issues; Adjusting and optimizing designs as necessary to meet stakeholder needs

Eligibility Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1, Onsite in Tucson, AZ, Requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas, Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Experience with CAD modeling, Experience with drawing interpretation, The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance, U. S. citizenship is required, Ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Clearance (ATF)

Nice to Have

Preferred majors in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology and Aerospace Engineering, 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

What You'll Do.

Designing custom mechanical solutions to support manufacturing

inspection and test throughout the product lifecycle

Design innovative fixturing

material handling devices

and machine design solutions

Use computer aided design to generate 3-dimensional models and technical drawing packages

Responsible for all aspects of designing

procuring and integrating assembly Tooling into a highly complex manufacturing environment

Oversee projects from development to implementation

Strive to incorporate safe

and innovative solutions into the factory

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

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

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

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry; Capturing & communicating tooling concepts with manufacturing & factory teams; Representing manufacturing as a mechanical engineering resource to support a variety of factory initiatives

Communication Scope

Capturing & communicating tooling concepts with manufacturing & factory teams

Process & Methodology

Oversee projects from development to implementation

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-05-19 **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 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. 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

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