Lead Mechanical Engineer - Airborne RF & EW Systems

RTX; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX Goleta is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Department. You will lead airborne RF and digital subsystem design through production, ensuring high reliability and proper thermal management.

Ideal candidates have deep experience in electronics packaging, GD&T, 3D CAD (Creo/ProEngineer), and cross-functional collaboration with Electrical, Systems, and Manufacturing teams. Relocation eligibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience or advanced degree with 7+ years experience.
• Experience in electronics packaging for high reliability environments.
• Familiarity with GD&T and ASME drawing standards.
• Proficiency in 3D solid modeling tools like Creo/ProEngineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of airborne RF and digital electronics subsystems from concept to production.
• Serve as mechanical technical authority (REA/IPTL) ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Communicate status and risks to executive leadership and design reviews.
• Develop requirements, design docs, trade studies, verification plans, tests.
• Own subsystem-level mechanical solutions for thermal, structural, vibration.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance across teams.
• Support hardware integration, verification, and production readiness in secure environments.
• Contribute to proposals with cost estimates and technical volumes.
• Occasional travel (10–20%) to RTX facilities or suppliers.

Skills

Electronic packaging

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

COTS/MOTS components

GD&T

ASME drawings

3D CAD modeling

Education

STEM degree or higher

Advanced degree with 7+ years experience

Tools

Creo/ProEngineer

Job description

RTX Goleta is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Department. You will lead airborne RF and digital subsystem design through production, ensuring high reliability and proper thermal management.

Ideal candidates have deep experience in electronics packaging, GD&T, 3D CAD (Creo/ProEngineer), and cross-functional collaboration with Electrical, Systems, and Manufacturing teams. Relocation eligibility is offered.