Principal Mechanical Engineer – Electronics Packaging

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for their Shipboard Effectors Department in Tucson, AZ. The role involves working on the design and upgrades of shipboard effectors products. Candidates need a minimum of eight years' experience in electronics packaging design and must be U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance.

Benefits include a competitive salary range of $107,500 to $204,500, relocation eligibility, and various health insurance options among other perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years experience in the design of electronics packaging for military or aerospace applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize strong mechanical hardware design experience.
• Support all phases of programs from capture to production.
• Develop technical solutions throughout the product life cycle.

Skills

Mechanical hardware design experience

GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances)

CREO (Pro/E) or similar software

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer – Shipboard Effectors Department

Location: Tucson, AZ (1151 E Hermans Rd, BLDG M02).

Role Type: Onsite. U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. government‑issued clearance of at least Secret (interim clearance allowed prior to start) is required.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. This role is part of the Mechanical Engineering group in the Shipboard Effectors Department, working on multi‑discipline design and upgrades of shipboard effectors products and subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing strong mechanical hardware design experience and knowledge with ruggedized structures, interconnects, cooling, and electronics integration
• Supporting all phases of programs from capture and concept development through production
• Developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of electronics for multiple military programs
• Supervising the definitions of mechanical outline and construction details, component selection and specification, mechanical and assembly drawings, electrical/RF layout, and delivering the final technical data package
• Employing transition‑to‑production practices with the ability to lead a design release into production
• Tracking, reporting, and meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product, including Earned Value management and Estimate at Complete inputs
• Preparing proposal inputs on behalf of the product area
• Providing technical conscience, challenged with making sure the product and process meet appropriate standards and requirements while helping to remove roadblocks
• Working 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
• Leading a small team of mechanical engineers when required
• Interacting frequently with senior personnel, occasionally including external customers, on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Must Have Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• A minimum of eight years of experience in the design of electronics packaging for military or aerospace or commercial applications
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ANSI drawing standards and/or first order or structural analysis techniques
• Experience with design to military standards
• Strong technical background with high technical aptitude
• Strong leadership skills and project management, sub contract management experience
• Experience with CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software
• Cognizant of machine suppliers’ capabilities or have direct experience in a 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
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with team members and customers
• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Benefits

• Salary range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD (good faith estimate by experience level)
• Relocation eligible
• 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, holidays
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance and business unit factors)

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.