Senior Design Engineer, with a Focus of Advanced 3D Modeling

Prattwhitney; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

FSAs

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

RTX seeks a Senior Design Engineer in Portsmouth, RI to lead design, modeling, and documentation of large assemblies using CREO. The role focuses on advanced 3D modeling within the Undersea & Electronics Systems division.

You will collaborate with engineers and suppliers to develop the TDP, ensure compliance, and generate drawings. A degree plus CAD experience is required, with US citizenship and clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
• Experience with CAD tools and advanced modeling and drawing.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y-14.5) and drawing interpretation for mechanical hardware.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• US citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and document large assemblies and sub-assemblies in CREO.
• Communicate with engineers and suppliers to prepare the TDP and ensure compliance with configuration and drafting requirements.
• Support development, evaluation, and analysis of mechanical designs.
• Generate and release engineering drawings and drawing change notices.
• Utilize CREO for modeling and documentation creation.

Skills

CAD tools

CREO Parametric

CREO View

MBD

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

CREO

Windchill

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

NX

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS3 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ WEST BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Raytheon Hardware Engineering Organization leads the hardware design, development and production support of a wide breadth of air, land, sea, and space systems. The Hardware Engineering team strives to be the premier organization for mechanical design and development through our world class people and technology - creating trusted, innovative solutions to make the world a safer place. Hardware Engineering’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.

Within the Hardware Engineering Organization, the Undersea & Electronics Systems (UES) Department leads the mechanical and electrical design, development, and integration of a diverse set of products, including but not limited to undersea sensors and analysis, naval platforms, shipboard/ground-based processing and power equipment, and launchers.

The UES department is looking for full-time Senior Design Engineer, with a Focus of Advanced 3D Modeling, located in Portsmouth, RI.

What You Will Do

Work with engineers across the business to propose, design, develop, integrate, and document detailed designs of large assemblies and sub-assemblies within the mechanical design department using CREO

Communicate with engineering team members and suppliers to design, model, and document the design technical data package (TDP) and its capabilities and compliance with configuration and drafting requirements

Support development, evaluation, and analysis of mechanical designs

Generate and release engineering drawings and drawing change incorporation

Utilize CREO for modeling and documentation creation.

Qualifications - You Must Have

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, with advanced modeling and drawing experience.
• Experience with any Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analyses, drawing practices and interpretation (ASME Y-14.5) for mechanical hardware.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications - We Prefer

• Experience in CREO Parametric, CREO View and Model Based Definition (MBD).
• Experience in PDM/Windchill.
• Experience in multiple CAD Design Tools: SolidWorks/CREO/AutoCAD/CATIA/NX.
• Solid understanding of configuration management practices.
• Experience with military, or aerospace specifications and/or industry design standards.
• Strong technical background with high technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Very strong communications and interpersonal skills when working with team members.

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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Location and Work Arrangements

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.

Equal Opportunity

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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Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.

It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.