Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Raytheon; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Competitive salary range

Full benefits package

Job summary

RTX in Louisville, KY is seeking Mechanical Engineers for development and production support across multiple programs. You will work on mechanical designs, GD&T applications, and technical data packages throughout the design lifecycle, with cross-functional collaboration and occasional travel.

Qualifications include a STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, CAD/analysis tools proficiency, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with CAD solid modeling tools and analysis tools.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design, GD&T, and engineering testing across the product life cycle.
• Prepare technical analysis reports and presentations for design reviews.
• Coordinate with Chief Engineer, team leaders and operations on producible designs.
• Develop technical solutions for complex problems; meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with multiple disciplines; occasional travel to suppliers.

Skills

CAD solid modeling

GD&T

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD software

Analysis tools

Job description

Location: Louisville, KY, 6201 Strawberry Ln

Posted Date: 2026-07-13

Country: United States of America

Position Type: Onsite

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD Secret) effective day 1.

At RTX, 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. The Mechanical Products Team (MPT), Shipboard Effectors Department, is seeking Mechanical Engineers for our Louisville, KY site in both development and production support across multiple programs.

The Mechanical Engineering position performs aligned expectations across design, development, and production support, encompassing mechanical designs, validation principles, qualification processes, procurement, and production processes across the design life cycle. Development work may include requirements understanding, concept development, DFMAs, PFMAs, margin analysis, technical data package (TDP) development, application of GD&T principals, engineering test principals, preparation of technical analysis reports, and presentation in design reviews.

What You Will Do:

• Mechanical design, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, and engineering testing.
• Preparation of technical analysis reports and presentations in design reviews.
• Strong collaboration and communication with the Chief Engineer and team leaders.
• Balance program needs with available resources.
• Develop technical solutions for a wide range of complex problems across the product life cycle including design, manufacture, integration and test, and design solutions for multiple systems.
• Meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product.
• Coordinate with other disciplines on design verification test plans and qualification test plans.
• Coordinate with operations (production) staff on producible designs.
• Occasional travel to suppliers may be required to resolve production issues, technical performance issues or attend critical program engineering reviews.
• Provide mentorship to team members.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with CAD solid modeling tools and analysis tools.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Leadership experience with small teams (4‑6 people).
• Supplier interaction and supplier management experience.
• Ability to collaborate in teams or independently.
• Experience in mechanical sub‑systems packaging, materials, thermal, structural analysis, energetics principals, control systems, interconnect, airframe, or large assembly development.
• Knowledge of Agile hardware development.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility.
• Competitive salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Benefits including 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.
• Depending on the level and business unit, eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.
• U.S.-based role; appropriate pay structure and benefits apply for U.S. territory residents.

Hiring will be on an onsite basis. Employees in onsite roles will work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance employees who are essential to the development of our products.

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.

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 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.