Senior Mechanical Engineer

Raytheon; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the Sentinel radar product line. This onsite role requires developing mechanical subsystems and delivering CAD models and drawings for production and field deployment. Candidates must have a STEM degree with 7+ years of experience, strong leadership, and an active U.S.

security clearance. The role includes up to 25% travel to suppliers and facilities and opportunities for engineering growth within a leading defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience. Advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a senior mechanical engineer.
• Understanding of cost and schedule responsibilities.
• Experience working proposals.
• Experience working across multiple product lifecycle stages of a radar production program.
• Experience working across multiple functional and discipline organizations to successfully resolve technical challenges.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Position requires a minimum of 25% travel to suppliers and production facilities domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical subsystems with solid modeling and drawing creation using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Solidworks, Catia or equivalent.
• Use sketches/diagrams to generate 3-D design models and conceptual designs.
• Coordinate integration across Cross Product Teams to ensure design, production and program execution.
• Serve as primary technical authority for radar technical data package (TDP) development, manufacturing and failure investigation.
• Apply radar life cycle tools/processes and support Engineering Change Proposals.
• Collaborate with program leadership to drive technology insertion and program growth.
• Interface with IPTL for planning and execution of production programs and major changes.

Skills

CAD tools

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Oral communication

System design

Education

B.S. in STEM

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

Creo Parametric

Solidworks

Catia

Job description

Location: US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

Country: United States of America

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 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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 Tactical Radars department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering supports the development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products including radars, missiles, command and control systems, and naval electronics. The products support US Government and international customers.

This Senior Mechanical Engineer will support the Sentinel radar product line based in Fullerton, CA and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers. This position will be an onsite role.

What You Will Do

• Working within a team environment to develop innovative mechanical subsystems with solid modeling practices and drawing creation using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Solidworks, Catia or equivalent.
• Use preliminary sketches, diagrams, and other engineering information to generate 3-D design models and/or conceptual designs
• Experienced with solid modeling practices and drawing creation using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Solidworks, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, capabilities and limitations
• Provide transparent identification and communication of issues to functional leadership and engagement for resources (Subject Matter Experts, etc.) to resolve production issues rapidly and efficiently.
• Coordinates integration efforts across the Cross Product Teams in the Sentinel portfolio to ensure successful system design, integration, production and program execution.
• Primary technical authority and point of contact for all aspects associated with the radar technical data package (TDP) including design, development, manufacturing, and failure investigation
• Understanding of and disciplined application of tools / processes / approaches / instructions across the radar product life cycle
• Key participant in the Engineering changes process, peer review process, Engineering Documentation Standards (EDS) implementation, Configuration Control Board (CCB) participant as required by command media
• Supports program growth and technology insertion strategies working closely with the program technical leadership, Program Office, Chief Technologists, and Technical Directors.
• Primary technical interface with top level Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for planning and execution of production programs, lateral product applications, and major Engineering Change Proposals.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience. Advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a senior mechanical engineer.
• Understanding of cost and schedule responsibilities.
• Experience working proposals.
• Experience working across multiple product lifecycle stages of a radar production program.
• Experience working across multiple functional and discipline organizations to successfully resolve technical challenges.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Position requires a minimum of 25% of travel to suppliers and production facilities which include domestic and international travel.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or hardware system design.
• Experience working in a factory supporting full-rate production of radar components and assemblies.
• Experience working with suppliers that manufacture machined parts, panels, and electronics.
• Experience in manufacturing and tolerancing radar mechanical systems.
• Experience with ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances).
• Experience managing technical data packages in PDM.
• Must possess strong CAD, technical writing and oral communication skills.

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.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• 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

• 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.

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.

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.