Principal Engineer Section Lead - Phalanx/SeaRAM

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•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 Mechanical engineering team leads in mechanical hardware design, development, and production. The Mechanical team uses state-of-the-art tools, processes, technology, and Six Sigma principles. Capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation. The Shipboard Effectors Department is currently searching for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Section Lead a team in support of the production of Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems located in Tucson, AZ .

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Typically, Five (5) years direct experience in hardware engineering design, development and production support
Experience with technical and cost proposal development, technical risk management, and managing to cost and schedule requirements for assigned tasks
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Prior leadership roles (frontline or project leader)

Nice To Haves

Education: MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related science degree
Strong presentation and technical writing skills combined with knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
Ability to multi-task and successfully manage multiple activities at any given time
Creatively applying mechanical engineering knowledge to efficiently solve complex design problems and make sound and rationale data oriented technical conclusions
Experience in being an advocate for process improvement
Ability to build a collaborative network quickly that focuses on empowering employees, leading and motivating teams, and fostering collaboration
Proven ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Familiarity with Performance Development Processes

Responsibilities

Manage projects associated with mitigation of obsolescence issues across the Standard Missile portfolio including reviewing trade studies, identification of suitable alternate and interchangeable materials, or design changes as needed
Establish and maintain product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple contracts and facilitate production line conflict resolution with respect to schedule impacts
Lead teams of engineers in support of hardware development and transition to production
Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPTs and other functions to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements
Regularly interface with program and portfolio leads as well as Customer(s)
Support proposal efforts by determining technical scope and basis of estimates