Principal Mechanical Engineer

RTX•Louisville, KY

65d•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 Products Team (MPT), Shipboard Effectors Department is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for our Louisville KY site in both development and production support across multiple programs. This Principal Mechanical Engineering position performs in alignment to expectations in the design, development and production support areas associated with mechanical designs, validation principals, qualification processes, procurement, and production processes across a design life cycle. Development work may include requirements understanding, concept development, DFMAs, PFMAs, margin analysis, technical data package (TDP) development, application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principals, engineering test principals, preparation of technical analysis reports, and presentations in design reviews. This position is in on-site and located in Louisville, KY.

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.
8 years of professional experience in mechanical design or related industry
Experience with CAD solid modeling tools and analysis tools
Experience with applying and interpreting GD&T
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience with small teams (4-6 people)
Supplier interaction and supplier management experience
Ability to collaborate in teams or independently.
Experience in managing or mentorship of lower-level Engineers
Experience in mechanical sub-systems packaging, materials, thermal, structural analysis, energetics principals, control systems, interconnect, airframe, or large assembly development
Knowledge of Agile hardware development

Responsibilities

Creation and maintenance of detailed engineering documentation
Be seen as a Subject Matter Expert for Mechanical Design issues providing mentorship, development and review of lower-level Engineer’s work.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work cross functionally with multiple stakeholders to gain alignment.
Developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle including design, production, integration and test and design solutions for multiple systems.
Meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product.
Coordinate with other disciplines in the development of design verification test plans, qualification test plans, and producible designed
Occasional travel to suppliers may be required to resolve production issues, technical performance issues or attend critical program engineering reviews.