Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

RTX; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical & dental benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to design ruggedized structures, interconnects, and packaging for phase array radars and related electronics. You will own the design throughout the life cycle, from proposal through production, ensuring conformance to standards, and guiding a small team as needed.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex technical issues, apply GD&T and CREO-based modeling, and work toward efficient producibility while meeting cost, schedule, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience in radar architecture or electronics packaging for military or aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Utilize mechanical hardware design experience with ruggedized structures, interconnects, electromechanical development, cooling, or array integration of phase array radars/electronics for multiple military programs.
• Develop technical solutions across the product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of phase array radars/electronics for multiple programs.
• Lead design release into production and ensure conformance to standards and requirements while removing roadblocks.
• Provide technical conscience to meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance goals for the finished product.
• Work with minimal direction, with latitude to determine technical objectives and priorities.
• Lead a small team of mechanical engineers when required.

Skills

Mechanical design

Radar packaging

Electromechanical

GD&T

3D CAD (CREO)

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

CREO (Pro/E)

Job description

What You Will Do

• Utilize mechanical hardware design experience and knowledge with ruggedized structures, interconnects, electromechanical development, cooling, or array integration of phase array radars/electronics for multiple military programs.


• Develop technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of phase array radars/electronics for multiple military programs.


• Employ transition-to-production practices with the ability to lead a design release into production.


• Provide technical conscience, challenged with making sure the product and process meet appropriate standards and requirements while helping to remove roadblocks.


• Work with minimal direction or supervision, while exercising considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment while meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product.


• Lead a small team of mechanical engineers when required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Collaborate frequently with cross-functional personnel, on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.


• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.


• Experience in the design of radar architecture or electronics packaging for military or aerospace or commercial applications.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances).


• Experience with ANSI drawing standards and/or first order or structural analysis techniques.


• Experience with design to military standards.


• Experience with CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software.


• Cognizant of machine and designing capabilities or have direct experience in manufacturing and assembly support role for producibility.


• Familiarity with the design and manufacturing processes of CCAs, mechanical/RF components, metal housings, structures, and electronics assemblies.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with team members and customers.


• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.

What We Offer

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.


• 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, Innovation, and Safety.

Relocation assistance available.

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.

This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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