Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer — Castings (Aerospace)

RTX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (P5) to lead mechanical design efforts for ALE AUR, with focus on casting, producibility, and DFMA. You will guide a multidisciplinary team across program phases and ensure compliance with HWE standards.

Travel up to 75% domestically, lead trade studies, apply GD&T, manage technical data packages, and collaborate with suppliers and program management to deliver high-performance missile components.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical engineering with leadership experience.
• Experience with aluminum casting and machining processes.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 75% and work with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items.
• Lead and mentor mechanical engineering teams while meeting schedule, financial, and technical objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop design solutions and ensure producibility.

Skills

Technical leadership

CREO CAD

GD&T

Trade studies

Supplier engagement

Autonomous work

Missile systems experience

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) optional

Tools

CREO (Pro/E)

First Article Inspection tooling

Job description

RTX in Tucson is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (P5) to lead mechanical design efforts for ALE AUR, with focus on casting, producibility, and DFMA. You will guide a multidisciplinary team across program phases and ensure compliance with HWE standards.

Travel up to 75% domestically, lead trade studies, apply GD&T, manage technical data packages, and collaborate with suppliers and program management to deliver high-performance missile components.