Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

RTX•Goleta, CA

7d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon Vision Systems is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for its onsite Goleta, California location. The role develops opto-mechanical assemblies from initial concepts through final part design using 3D solid modeling, and supports product development and manufacturing across demanding program schedules and cost constraints. Initial planned duties may include manufacturing support in a Sustaining or Liaison Engineering role. The engineer performs design-for-manufacturability trade studies, works with structural and thermal analysts to optimize product survival and reliability, and produces 2D Technical Data Package documentation from solid models. The role also creates initial releases and revisions in a Product Data Management system, tracks drawing-release milestones, and communicates assignment status to management and the Integrated Product Team. The engineer may occasionally delegate assignments to less experienced engineers and review their work. This position is onsite in Goleta, CA. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. The posting lists security clearance as not required, although a later section says the position requires security clearance.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in mechanical design using 3D CAD modeling tools; Creo is preferred.
Experience with Product Data Management releases; Windchill is preferred.
Experience with GD&T per ANSI Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up analysis.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical design experience, preferably with infrared Dewar products or in the aerospace industry.
Experience developing detailed mechanical designs for optical, electrical, and/or mechanical systems.
Experience designing products for cryogenic environments.
Experience leading large teams, interfacing with internal and external customers, and guiding other engineers.
Experience leading peer-review meetings.
Experience with the Gate Release process for product development.
Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
Experience managing program schedules and budgets and reporting status to Program Management.
Experience creating proposals for business development.
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop initial concepts of opto-mechanical assemblies and carry them through final part design using 3D solid modeling.
Perform design-for-manufacturability trade studies to optimize fabrication and integration costs.
Iterate designs with structural and thermal analysts to optimize survival and reliability requirements.
Complete 2D Technical Data Package documentation for solid-model designs.
Create initial releases and revisions of Technical Data Packages in the Product Data Management system.
Contribute as an integral member of the Integrated Product Team to successful program outcomes under demanding cost and schedule constraints.
Provide manufacturing support in a Sustaining or Liaison Engineering role as initially planned.
Perform Sustaining Engineering duties in support of the Manufacturing Department.
Track and report progress against schedule milestones to meet drawing-release dates.
Occasionally delegate assignments to less experienced engineers and check their work for accuracy.
Communicate daily assignment status effectively to management and the Integrated Product Team.

Benefits

Parental leave, including paternal leave.
Flexible work schedules.
Achievement awards.
Educational assistance.
Child/adult backup care.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Paid time off.
Holidays.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
Relocation assistance is available.