Master Mechanical Designer

RTX • Westford, MA

36d • Onsite

About The Position

The mechanical engineering group is seeking an established Mechanical designer for an On-Site position in our Westford, MA location. We are looking for self-starting candidates to perform mechanical design and documentation of electro-mechanical assemblies, and support our manufacturing facility in Westford, MA.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design drafting and development preferably of defense-related components or systems or aerospace.
• Proficient with PTC Creo Parametric (preferred) or other mechanical CAD design tools.
• Experience using PTC Windchill PLM system.
• Experience with utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is desirable.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible to support most of our product design development and improvements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the design of electromechanical assemblies and the interrelationship of the components therein related to optical system design. Including kinematic mounting, athermalization, optic potting, etc.
• Knowledge of aerostructure, fastener design, materials and fabrication methods.
• Experience creating high tolerance mechanical part and assembly drawings.
• Experience in the support of design and integration of mechanical products and assemblies.
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills and able to work independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of Mechanical CAD design and electronic design.

Responsibilities

• The candidate is expected to follow established procedures and instructions while working closely with lead engineers to ensure the overall design and production goals are met.
• The designer is expected to have proficient experience with PTC Creo Parametric software.
• The candidate is also expected to have a strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and their application for design documentation and fabrication.
• The candidate will work within a multi-disciplined team of engineers with responsibilities ranging from structural design, optic housing design, electronics equipment packaging, circuit card assemblies, and interconnects for our sensor systems.
• Communicate with engineering team members and suppliers to design, model, and document the design technical data package (TDP) and its capabilities and compliance to configuration and drafting requirements.
• Manage large assemblies in CREO and optimize drafting and model methodologies.
• Support model and product development from concept layouts to final detailed releases meeting program schedules and priorities.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed