Principal Mechanical Engineer

RTX • Goleta, CA

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. Raytheon is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead new product development within the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Department. The section specializes in the design, integration, verification, and production of digital processor and RF receiver subsystems for airborne platforms. The candidate oversees the mechanical development supporting a variety of programs in Goleta, California. Key interfaces will be with other sections across the Department, other Engineering disciplines, as well as internal customers leading the supporting programs. What You Will Do The Principal Engineer is a key technical contributor to the programs and products supported by the department. These activities may include designing RF systems for challenging thermal and high vibration environments. This candidate will lead programs as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), and serves as a liaison to programs, ensuring program success along technical, cost and schedule parameters, as well as overseeing junior engineer’s job assignments and performance. This role also requires the candidate to possess working knowledge of electronics packaging design and manufacturing. This knowledge set includes, but is not limited to, thermal and structural design and analysis, electrical component design, construction and failure modes, printed wiring board and circuit card assembly processes and best practices, surface mount and through hole component installation processes and failure modes, metal fabrication and finishing methods, RF isolation mechanical design, and environmental test methods and equipment. Candidate will also have working knowledge of electronics/processor systems design and development utilizing COTS/MOTS components and products. You must have an outstanding ability to provide technical guidance and act as a mentor to his/her matrix team. The candidate must be adept at making technical presentations and at establishing customer relationships. The candidate shall be a highly motivated “self-starter” able to lead by example, possessing strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and maintain positive relationships and satisfaction with functional and program leadership.

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.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience with Mechanical Design, Development and/or Implementation of Defense related Electronic Systems OR 5 years with an advance degree.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing and documentation standards and procedures.
• Experience with solid modeling with a minimum of three years of creating and documenting mechanical designs in Pro/Engineer/CREO or similar modeling tools.
• 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 with EW/Radar Systems or RF Products
• Experience with Conformal Antenna Array Packaging
• Experience with managing budget and schedule (Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Previous experience with design reviews including preparation of chart decks, generating design artifacts and presenting to customers
• Experience with electronics packaging, cabling and harness design, or printed wiring board designs and routing
• Experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA modeling techniques
• Experience developing Basis of Estimate (BOEs) for proposals and providing proposal technical volume leadership
• Proficiency with Parts Management and Materials and Process Engineering
• COTS / MOTS Design and Development
• Experience executing root cause analysis and developing effective corrective actions.
• Experience interfacing and communicating with customers (internal/external), regarding assessments of program performance (technical, cost and schedule)

Responsibilities

• Designing RF systems for challenging thermal and high vibration environments.
• Lead programs as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
• Serves as a liaison to programs, ensuring program success along technical, cost and schedule parameters
• Overseeing junior engineer’s job assignments and performance.
• Provide technical guidance and act as a mentor to his/her matrix team.
• Making technical presentations and at establishing customer relationships.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees