Principal Electro-Mechanical Engineer – Defense Systems Lead

RTX; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Electro‑Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in opto‑mechanical and electro‑mechanical hardware for defense products. Lead and mentor a design team, balance SOWs with budgets and schedules, and ensure obsolescence is managed for rate production.

Requires DoD program exposure and active DoD Secret clearance. You will collaborate across optical, systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams, drive testing, qualification, and documentation, and participate in IRAD

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience in hardware engineering design, development, and production support
• Industry exposure to multiple DoD programs or similarly complex development efforts
• Engineering analyses: static, dynamic, and thermal mechanical analyses
• Design and compliance: proven success in high‑performance hardware meeting tight specs
• Troubleshooting and testing: hands‑on mechanical and electrical aptitude solving complex electromechanical issues
• Technical documentation: interpreting drawings and tolerance stack‑ups
• Core competencies: strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Security clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team focused on opto‑mechanical and electro‑mechanical design
• Oversee drafting, structural/thermal analysis, EM simulations, IR drop, and PI/SI analyses
• Serve as primary liaison between Program Office, Chief Engineer’s Office, and suppliers
• Track milestones, optimize resources, and coordinate across optical, systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams
• Manage obsolescence by identifying and qualifying replacement parts for rate production
• Partner with procurement, QA, and supply chain to maintain stable production
• Support supplier onboarding and scaling activities for production programs
• Ensure strict adherence to requirements and engineering principles
• Prepare technical data packages for ERBs, MRBs, and Change Boards
• Lead R&D and prototyping for new tech integrations and IRAD initiatives
• Develop and execute environmental qualification tests (shock, vibration, thermal cycling, EMI/EMC)
• Lead root‑cause investigations and implement verified corrective actions
• Travel up to 25% as needed; work extended hours when required
• Perform duties assigned by Chief Engineering Office and IPT Lead
• Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Job description

RTX is seeking an Electro‑Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in opto‑mechanical and electro‑mechanical hardware for defense products. Lead and mentor a design team, balance SOWs with budgets and schedules, and ensure obsolescence is managed for rate production.

Requires DoD program exposure and active DoD Secret clearance. You will collaborate across optical, systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams, drive testing, qualification, and documentation, and participate in IRAD