Principal Mechanical Engineer – Gearbox Design (Onsite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

12d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Defense Solution (SDS) team in Richardson, TX is seeking a highly motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer that is passionate about the design, development, and integration of dynamic electro-mechanical systems. In this role you will serve as a technical leader and subject-matter expert responsible for architecting, developing, and validating gearbox systems for complex mechanical and aerospace applications. The selected candidate will also work closely with other disciplines, such as Electrical, Systems, and Test Engineering to ensure all mechanical systems and components meet requirements during all phases of our products’ lifecycle.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
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.
Previous experience in applying gear theory including spur helical, bevel, hypoid and planetary gearsets, gear geometry, contact ratio, tooth-root stress, pitting resistance, etc.
Proven experience in designing shafts, bearings and gearbox lubrication systems.

Nice To Haves

Active possession of a U.S. government issued Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Application of commercial and defense standards, such as RTCA DO‑160 and MIL‑STD‑810.
Ability to apply industry best practices using 3D CAD tools, preferably SolidWorks or Siemens NX.
Previous experience conducting thermal and structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Ansys Mechanical, CFD++, or Fluent.
Capable of interpreting and implementing ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing guidelines.
Previous experience with fatigue, modal, random vibration, transient shock, and acoustic analyses.
Knowledgeable in key military standards, including MIL‑STD‑1472 and MIL‑STD‑461.

Responsibilities

Lead the conceptual and detailed design of gearbox systems, including gear trains, bearings, housings, lubrication systems, and supporting structure.
Communicate technical topics and issues in a clear and concise manner to both technical peers as well as non-technical team members.
Contributes to the design and/or selection of mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware such as motors, hydraulic pumps, bearings, and large rotating equipment.
Perform analysis on selected components to ensure functional requirements of equipment are met.
Conduct prototype build, integration, and testing activities to validate component and system level compliance with customer requirements.
Conduct and provide constructive feedback during peer reviews.
Mentor and document knowledge to provide technical domain guidance to both members of own team and beyond.
Work proactively and in a self-driven manner with an integrated product team (IPT) to manage project scope and budget, as well as identify risks and opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Relocation assistance