Mechanical Engineer II - Launcher Fording Test Lead

RTX•Portsmouth, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Raytheon Hardware Engineering Organization leads the hardware design, development and production support of a wide breadth of air, land, sea, and space systems. The Hardware Engineering team strives to be the premier organization for mechanical design and development through our world class people and technology - creating trusted, innovative solutions to make the world a safer place. Hardware Engineering’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation. Within the Hardware Engineering Organization, the Undersea & Electronics Systems (UES) Department leads the mechanical design, development, and integration of products, including but not limited to undersea sensors and analysis, naval platforms, shipboard/ground-based processing and power equipment, and launchers. The UES department is looking for a full-time Mechanical Engineer II to become a member of the Patriot Launching Station Integrated Product Team (IPT) as the Launcher Fording Test Lead. This role will be on-site and located in Portsmouth, RI.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in selection of materials for structural, thermal, mechanical, electrical, producibility, and environmental considerations including corrosion mitigation and prevention.
Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Tolerance Analysis, metal fabrication (machining, sheet metal), assembly joining techniques (fasteners, rivets, inserts)
Experience with CAD modeling and Engineering Documentation practices.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the fording, development, production and testing of electronics systems. Specific knowledge of packaging electronic equipment to meet physical and environmental constraints is preferred
Experience with European commercial vehicle regulations and braking systems, including familiarity with ECE regulatory requirements and European ABS braking architectures.
Experience with PTC CREO and PDM
Experience managing financial and schedule performance of program level tasking
Demonstrated ability to solve difficult problems while working as part of a cross functional team
Strong communication skillset with ability to articulate, in both oral and written form, to technical, non-technical and management audiences

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of vehicle fording validation and verification activities, including development of test fixtures and analysis of results to ensure system performance during water immersion and deep-water crossing events.
Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements.
As a member of a design team you will help solve challenging technical issues and drive results through efficiently completing assigned design and support tasks.
Develop mechanical designs from initial concept to formal technical data package generation (engineering drawings, models) and culminating in initial builds, testing, transition to production, and production support
Collaborate across multiple disciplines/functions (i.e. structural/thermal analyses and electrical engineering) to solve complex technical challenges in a fast-paced, team environment.
Participate in design peer reviews, resolve action items, and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions
Occasional CONUS travel to customer sites or suppliers is generally required. International and longer duration travel assignments may be available but optional