Harness & Interconnect Mechanical Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX seeks a highly skilled engineer to identify system requirements and develop mechanical outlines, connector specs, and electrical layouts for complex harnessing and interconnect solutions within aerospace programs.

You will ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets are met while collaborating with senior engineers across locations, and applying expertise across propulsion, electronics, and packaging domains.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree with 2+ years relevant experience.
• An Advanced Degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 5 (2) years of experience in the design and/or manufacturing of wire harnessing for military, aerospace, or commercial applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and derive system requirements.
• Define mechanical outline and construction details, connector selection and specification, drawings, and electrical layout.
• Meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance for finished product.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across locations.
• Develop technical solutions for electronics and interconnect packaging for missile programs.
• Provide expertise outside traditional design scope.

Skills

Leadership

Communications

Technical aptitude

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

IPC/WHMA-A-620

SAE AS22759

J-STD-001

Mil-PRF-31032

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 will 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

• 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

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

• 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
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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, or the company’s performance.

Relocation Eligibility