Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Raytheon; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Tewksbury, MA, to utilize mechanical hardware design experience for military programs focusing on radar electronics. You will develop solutions across the product life cycle and lead design transitions into production.

The role requires a STEM degree, substantial engineering experience, and familiarity with GD&T. Join us at Raytheon to contribute to crucial aerospace and defense solutions while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in radar architecture or electronics packaging for military applications.
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances).

Responsibilities

• Utilize mechanical hardware design knowledge for military programs.
• Develop technical solutions across the product life cycle.
• Lead production design releases and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Mechanical hardware design experience

Technical problem solving

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CREO (Pro/E)

Microsoft Office

Job description

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Location: US‑MA‑MARLBOROUGH‑MA1 1001 Boston Post Rd BLDG 1
Position Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship required for DoD Secret clearance (active & existing).

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

Qualifications You Must Have

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

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, employee assistance program, employee scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position.

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.

Security & Hiring Process

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.