Sr Harness & Interconnect, Mechanical Design Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Huntsville, AL is seeking a senior engineer to derive system requirements and design harnesses and interconnects for missile programs. You’ll oversee mechanical drawings, electrical layout, and data packages while coordinating with cross-functional teams across locations.

The role emphasizes cost, schedule, and quality management, with opportunities to apply expertise across the full life cycle from proposal to test. Security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience
• Minimum of five years in design/manufacturing of wire harnessing for military/aerospace/commercial applications

Responsibilities

• Identify and derive system requirements.
• Define mechanical outline and construction details, connector selection and specification, mechanical and assembly drawings, oversee electrical layout, perform first order electrical analysis, ownership of final technical data package.
• Meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product.
• Interact with senior personnel on significant technical matters across cross-functional locations.
• Develop technical solutions across the product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of electronics and interconnect packaging for multiple missile programs.
• Provide expertise in a wide range of tasking beyond traditional design responsibilities.

Skills

Wire harness design

Creo Parametric

Windchill PLM

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Windchill

Creo Parametric

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH

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.

What You Will Do

• You will be responsible for identifying and deriving system requirements.
• You be responsible for the definition of mechanical outline and construction details, connector selection and specification, mechanical and assembly drawings, oversee electrical layout, perform first order electrical analysis, and ownership of final technical data package.
• You will be responsible for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product.
• You will interact with senior personnel on significant technical matters, often requiring coordination between cross‑functional organizations and physical locations.
• You will be responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of electronics and interconnect packaging solutions for multiple missile programs.
• You will be called on to provide expertise in a wide range of tasking, sometimes outside scope of traditional design responsibilities.

What You Will Learn

• You will be growing your understanding of the aerospace industry and ability to apply technical theories in the mechanical, electrical, and/or systems engineering capabilities to develop harness and interconnect solutions.
• Your contributions are expected to be significant towards the completion of entire projects with limited supervision.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design and/or manufacturing of wire harnessing for military, or aerospace, or commercial applications.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in the design and manufacturing of flex, rigid flex, round wire, RF, and/or fiber optic harnessing for military and aerospace applications.
• Demonstrated expertise with Creo Parametric (MCAD) software and Windchill (PLM/PDM).
• Familiarity with Technical Data Package (TDP) requirements to include ASME drawing standards.
• Experience working with harness and interconnect manufacturers to support program needs and travel periodically supplier/manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrated strong technical background with high technical aptitude
• Experience with industry specifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, SAE AS22759, J-STD-001 MIl-PRF-31032, IPC-6013, IPC-2221, or IPC-2223.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with both technical and non-technical team members and customers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they 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.

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