Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)

Raytheon; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Raytheon in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical subsystems for the Sentinel radar product line. You will develop 3-D models, drawings, and engineering data packages while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust designs and on-time production.

The role requires a STEM degree and hands-on experience with CAD tools, tolerances, and GD&T concepts. Expect travel to suppliers and production facilities as needed, with potential for security clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM obtained by start date.
• Experience in mechanical engineering design.
• Experience with radar production lifecycle.
• Ability to resolve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical subsystems with solid modeling and drawings using CAD tools.
• Create 3-D design models and conceptual designs from sketches.
• Support production issue resolution with SMEs and leadership.
• Assist integration across Cross Product Teams for Sentinel portfolio.
• Provide Radar TDP support covering design, development, and manufacturing.
• Participate in Engineering changes process and configuration control.
• Support planning for production programs and technology insertion.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Radar production lifecycle experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CAD tools (Creo/SolidWorks)

Job description

Location: US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

The Tactical Radars department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering supports the development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products including radars, missiles, command and control systems, and naval electronics. The products support US Government and international customers. The Mechanical Engineer will support the Sentinel radar product line and sensors based in Fullerton, CA and may require domestic travel to suppliers.

What You Will Do

• Work within a team environment to develop innovative mechanical subsystems with solid modeling practices and drawing creation using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Solidworks, or equivalent. Develop preliminary sketches, diagrams, and other engineering information to generate 3-D design models and/or conceptual designs.
• Exposure to solid modeling practices and drawing creation using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Solidworks, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, capabilities and limitations.
• Support Mechanical Engineering solutions on production issues to functional leadership and engagement for resources (Subject Matter Experts, etc.) to resolve production issues rapidly and efficiently.
• Support functional team leads for the integration efforts across the Cross Product Teams in the Sentinel portfolio to ensure successful system design, integration, production and program execution.
• Provide Radar technical data package (TDP) support that includes design, development, manufacturing, and failure investigation solutions
• Basic understanding of tools / processes / approaches / instructions across product life cycles
• Participant in the Engineering changes process, peer review process, Engineering Documentation Standards (EDS) implementation, Configuration Control Board (CCB) participant as required by RTX process.
• Supports program growth and technology insertion strategies working closely with the functional leaders, program technical leadership, and Program Office. Supports Mechanical leads for planning and execution of production programs, lateral product applications, and Engineering Changes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date..
• Experience in mechanical engineering design knowledge.
• Experience in product lifecycle stages of a radar production program.
• Experience resolving technical challenges.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor in Mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or hardware system design related.
• Experience in manufacturing and tolerancing mechanisms.
• Experience in ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances).
• Strong CAD

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Position requires a minimum of 10% of travel to suppliers and production facilities which include domestic and international travel.

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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.