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Checker/Technical Specification Writer

RTX

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Secret
$86,800 - $165,200
Unspecified
IT - Tech Writing
Tewksbury, MA (On-Site/Office)

Date Posted:
2026-03-10
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG
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 Hardware Design Integrity (HWDI) department enables program execution quality and on-time-delivery by ensuring integrity, compliance, security and process efficiency of our technical data, designs and systems. HWDI is part of the Product Integrity center, alongside Configuration and Data Management (CMDM).

The Design Integrity team is seeking a Checker/Technical Specification Writer.

This position is an on-site role in Tewksbury, MA.

The Checker/Technical Specification Writer performs document checking of engineering work and helps create technical documents and specifications.

What You Will Do:
  • Checking, editing, and coauthoring of technical specifications and engineering control drawings for clarity, completeness, adherence to MIL-STD-961 and ASME Y14.24 standards, as well as business and program requirements.
  • Ensuring Statement of Work documents are accurate, complete, and support program contractual requirements.
  • Process release and change objects and complete check tasks for technical specification and control drawings within the Product Data Management system.
  • Modeling outline sketches for engineering control drawings.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communication or related degree and minimum of 5 years previous experience, OR in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Experience creating, editing, maintaining and/or checking technical specifications / documentation.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Visio preferred) and/or Adobe Acrobat Pro.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • A team player with a high level of initiative and the ability to work in an environment of rapidly changing priorities.
  • Experience and knowledge of Department of Defense Standard Practice "Defense and Program-Unique Specifications Format and Content", MIL-STD-961.
  • Experience with "Technical Data Packages", MIL-STD-31000
  • Experience and knowledge of Control Drawings within the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standard "Types and Applications of Engineering Drawings", ASME Y14.24
  • Experience with PTC Windchill or similar configuration management system.
  • Experience with 2D/3D CAD tools (i.e. AutoCAD, CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
  • Experience with applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance


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


Learn More & Apply Now! (Optional)
  • 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.


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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Job Category
IT - Tech Writing
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Secret
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