RTX Corporation is looking for a Checker/Technical Specification Writer to join our Hardware Design Integrity (HWDI) department. In this role, you will ensure program execution quality and on-time delivery by checking engineering work and authoring critical technical documentation for defense programs.
What You'll Do
- Check, edit, and coauthor technical specifications and engineering control drawings for clarity, completeness, and adherence to MIL-STD-961 and ASME Y14.24 standards.
- Ensure Statement of Work documents are accurate, complete, and support program contractual requirements.
- Process release and change objects and complete check tasks for technical documentation within a Product Data Management system.
- Model outline sketches for engineering control drawings.
What We're Looking For
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communication, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of previous experience, OR in the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
- Experience creating, editing, maintaining, and/or checking technical specifications and documentation.
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Visio preferred) and/or Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- Ability to obtain an INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Nice to Have
- 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 a similar configuration management system.
- Experience with 2D/3D CAD tools such as AutoCAD, CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
- Experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
- An Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio)
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- PTC Windchill or similar configuration management system
- 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Hardware Design Integrity (HWDI) department, which is part of the Product Integrity center, alongside Configuration and Data Management (CMDM).
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave, paid time off, holidays
- Relocation eligibility
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
Work Mode
This role is onsite in Tewksbury, MA.
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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.
