Principal Mechanical Engineer

RTX • Tucson, AZ

102d • $101,000 - $203,000

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 group in the Shipboard Effectors Department is currently searching for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to work on a multi-discipline team to support design and upgrades of Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems. This is an onsite role and 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 or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the design of electronics packaging for military or aerospace or commercial applications.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ANSI drawing standards and/or first order or structural analysis techniques.
• Experience with design to military standards.
• Strong technical background with high technical aptitude.
• Strong leadership skills and project management, sub contract management experience.
• Experience with CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software.
• Cognizant of machine suppliers’ capabilities or have direct experience in a manufacturing and assembly support role for producibility.
• Familiarity with the design and manufacturing processes of CCAs, mechanical/RF components, metal housings, structures, and electronics assemblies.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with team members and customers.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing strong mechanical hardware design experience and knowledge with ruggedized structures, interconnects, cooling, and electronics integration.
• Supporting all phases of programs from capture and concept development through production.
• Developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of electronics for multiple military programs.
• Supervising the definitions of mechanical outline and construction details, component selection and specification, mechanical and assembly drawings, electrical/RF layout, and delivering the final technical data package.
• Employing transition-to-production practices with the ability to lead a design release into production.
• Tracking, reporting, and meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product, including Earned Value (EV) management and Estimate at Complete (EAC) inputs.
• Preparing proposal inputs on behalf of the product area.
• Providing technical conscience, challenged with making sure the product and process meet appropriate standards and requirements while helping to remove roadblocks.
• Working with minimal direction or supervision, while exercising considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment while meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product.
• Leading a small team of mechanical engineers when required.
• Interacting frequently with senior personnel, occasionally including external customers, on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees