Section Leader: Defense Mechanical Design Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX is seeking an on-site Mechanical Design engineering leader in MA to drive multi-disciplinary teams on defense platform systems, including radar shelters, electronics packaging, and interconnects. The role covers concept through production transition with emphasis on quality, reliability, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates bring STEM degrees, extensive leadership experience, and a background in materials selection, GD&T, and manufacturing processes, including liaison with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 5 years' experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Guide mechanical design efforts from concept and trade studies through detailed design and production transition.
• Develop and integrate mechanical hardware and electronics packaging.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and materials selection to ensure quality and reliability.
• Support project execution, including EVMS/EAC tracking and Risk & Opportunity management.
• Provide root cause analysis and present findings to leadership.

Job description

RTX is seeking an on-site Mechanical Design engineering leader in MA to drive multi-disciplinary teams on defense platform systems, including radar shelters, electronics packaging, and interconnects. The role covers concept through production transition with emphasis on quality, reliability, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates bring STEM degrees, extensive leadership experience, and a background in materials selection, GD&T, and manufacturing processes, including liaison with suppliers and