Hardware Engineer P3

RTX•Cambridge, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. RTX BBN Technologies is one of RTX’s premier research and development centers. Our diverse research portfolio combines the best technologies to deliver innovative, custom solutions for real-world applications. At RTX BBN Technologies, we develop new science by applying radical cross-disciplinary techniques to prototype systems in order to prove concept viability. This is especially evident in our Physical Systems and Sciences group, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where scientists and engineers anticipate the future in both very large and very small-scale scientific systems that often need to survive challenging operational environments. We are seeking a qualified early career professional to become an integral part of these efforts by joining the hardware development team, designing and prototyping innovative multi-domain system architectures. You will lead small teams developing custom electromechanical systems, working side by side with systems engineers, software developers, and scientists. Advanced prototype hardware will be developed and manufactured on site as well as by contract manufacturers and your designs will integrate with custom electronics and software on challenging R&D programs. This position requires working knowledge and hands-on capabilities with physical hardware and experimental equipment to collect and analyze data sets, which includes occasional off-site field testing. Examples of the kinds of challenging advanced systems this team has developed innovative solutions for: End to end design of custom RF and underwater communication payload packages for unmanned undersea vehicles Development of high channel density and high-fidelity ruggedized data acquisition systems for integration into land, sea, and airborne miliary platforms Unique packaging, power, and thermal management designs for ultra-low power, long-lifetime covert sensor systems Design and development of distributed real-time processing systems interfaced with seismic, acoustic, or RF sensor systems The candidate will also support new business development by participating in proposal writing and making presentations to prospective customers.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in an applicable discipline (i.e., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field) and 5 years of relevant professional work experience; or a Master’s degree in an applicable discipline and 3 years of relevant professional work experience; or a new PhD graduate
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
Demonstrated experience in the design and prototyping of electromechanical systems, from proof of concept through fieldable rugged prototype hardware
Professional experience with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks) including large assembly models, build to print prototype design, FEA, and GD&T
Proficiency in defining electrical wiring and cabling/cable drawings for power, serial, RF (coaxial), and fiber optic interfaces
Professional experience working with circuits and electrical components design and testing; knowledge of how to solder surface mount components and use electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and analyzers
Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, and coordinate tasks or small projects involving multiple individual contributors

Nice To Haves

Professional experience modeling physical systems (MATLAB), analytically or numerically, and developing test applications to collect data to validate model accuracy
Expertise in manufacturing and prototyping processes
Hand-on experience with manual and CNC machining equipment, supporting tools such as bandsaws, table saw, drill press, grinders, pneumatic tools, routers, QC table and measuring tools
Experience in 3D printing, laser cutting and engraving is a plus
Experience in composites and low volume molding methods

Responsibilities

lead small teams developing custom electromechanical systems
working side by side with systems engineers, software developers, and scientists
Advanced prototype hardware will be developed and manufactured on site as well as by contract manufacturers and your designs will integrate with custom electronics and software on challenging R&D programs
This position requires working knowledge and hands-on capabilities with physical hardware and experimental equipment to collect and analyze data sets, which includes occasional off-site field testing.
support new business development by participating in proposal writing and making presentations to prospective customers.