Harness & Interconnect Mechanical Engineer II

RTX; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX seeks a Systems Engineer for Precision Control Actuation Systems (PCAS) to derive system requirements, define mechanical outlines, and own data packages for multiple missile programs. You will oversee electrical layout, connector selection, and technical documentation across Tucson, Huntsville, and Andover sites.

You will ensure cost, schedule, quality, and performance, working with senior engineers across cross‑functional teams to deliver complex solutions through design, manufacture,

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree with 2+ years relevant experience or an advanced degree.
• Experience in design or manufacturing of wire harnessing for military, aerospace, or commercial applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and derive system requirements.
• Define mechanical outline and construction details; select connectors and create mechanical drawings.
• Oversee electrical layout and perform first-order electrical analysis.
• Ensure cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets for the finished product.
• Collaborate with senior personnel across locations to coordinate activities.
• Develop technical solutions across the product lifecycle including integration and test of electronics and interconnect packaging.

Skills

System requirements

Cross-functional teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

IPC/WHMA-A-620

SAE AS22759

J-STD-001

MIL-PRF-31032

IPC-6013

IPC-2221

IPC-2223

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10

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

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 Precision Control Actuation Systems (PCAS) department is part of the Hardware Engineering Organization and comprises approximately 185 engineers located in Tucson, AZ, and Huntsville, AL. Our team specializes in two main core areas: Control Actuation Systems (CAS) and Mechanism Design and Development, as well as Harness and Interconnect (H&I) Design and Development. The PCAS department supports the product lifecycle from concept through production.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is located in Huntsville AL, Andover MA, or Tucson AZ

What You Will Do

• You will be responsible for identifying and deriving system requirements
• You be responsible for the definition of mechanical outline and construction details, connector selection and specification, mechanical and assembly drawings, oversee electrical layout, perform first order electrical analysis, and ownership of final technical data package.
• You will be responsible for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for finished product.
• You will interact with senior personnel on significant technical matters, often requiring coordination between cross-functional organizations and physical locations.
• You will be responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture,
• integration and test of electronics and interconnect packaging solutions for multiple missile programs.
• You will be called on to provide expertise in a wide range of tasking, sometimes outside scope of traditional design responsibilities.

What You Will Learn

• You will be growing your understanding of the aerospace industry and ability to apply technical theories in the mechanical, electrical, and/or systems engineering capabilities to develop harness and interconnect solutions.
• Your contributions are expected to be significant towards the completion of entire projects with limited supervision.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field
• A minimum of five (2) years of experience in the design and/or manufacturing of wire harnessing for military, or aerospace, or commercial applications.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 3 or more years of experience in the design and manufacturing of flex, rigid flex, round wire, RF, and/or fiber optic harnessing for military and aerospace applications
• Demonstrated expertise with Creo Parametric (MCAD) software and Windchill (PLM).
• Familiarity with Technical Data Package (TDP) requirements to include ASME drawing standards
• Experience working with harness and interconnect manufacturers to support program needs and travel periodically to manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrated strong technical background with high technical aptitude
• Experience with industry specifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, SAE AS22759, J-STD-001 MIl-PRF-31032, IPC-6013, IPC-2221, or IPC-2223
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with both technical and non-technical team members and customers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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 Eligibility

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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