Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space & Defense Systems

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon, based in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Space & Airborne Power & Digital Department, focusing on analog mechanism control designs and circuit card assemblies for power and control of mechanisms and external devices. The role emphasizes design for manufacturing, assembly, test, and cost; responsibilities include mentoring others, leading a team through hardware lifecycle phases, and collaborating with customers and suppliers.

A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience in electronics packaging design, integration, and production support.
• Experience participating in design reviews and trade studies to support informed, sound engineering decisions.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, contributing to team development and technical growth.

Responsibilities

• Developing innovative technical solutions across the product lifecycle for missiles, launchers, and related electronics.
• Perform mechanical design analyses to ensure form, fit, and function per design.
• Support component-level design and test reviews.
• Collaborate with mentors, management, customers, and suppliers; travel ~25%.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related

Tools

CREO CAD

Job description

Raytheon, based in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Space & Airborne Power & Digital Department, focusing on analog mechanism control designs and circuit card assemblies for power and control of mechanisms and external devices. The role emphasizes design for manufacturing, assembly, test, and cost; responsibilities include mentoring others, leading a team through hardware lifecycle phases, and collaborating with customers and suppliers.

A U.S.