Principal Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer

RTX•McKinney, TX

16h•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Airborne & Ground Optics Department in McKinney, Texas. The role covers the mechanical design process from concept through model and drawing completion for components supporting product builds, under the general supervision of a team lead. Some assembly of designs may be required, and work may include building hardware in a lab environment. The engineer will work closely with Chief Engineers, Lead Engineers, and product engineers in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of work, adapting to changing needs, communicating effectively, and solving unique problems. The position is onsite at the McKinney facility and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret security clearance after the first day. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued clearance. The role uses RTX tools such as CREO modeling software and Product Data Management (PDM), along with engineering tools, Adobe, and Microsoft Office. It includes engineering change and drawing release work, analytical and technical engineering activities in a program environment, and possible presentations about designs. The selected candidate will train on Raytheon processes and procedures. The salary range is $107,500–$204,500 USD. Relocation assistance is available. The role offers a total rewards package that may include healthcare, wellness, work/life benefits, career development, recognition programs, parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, backup care, and other benefits subject to eligibility and business-unit terms.

Requirements

A STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Experience designing and prototyping electromechanical systems.
Experience with 3D modeling software such as CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
Experience planning, directing, and coordinating tasks or small projects involving multiple individual contributors.
U.S. citizenship; the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required.
An active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Team leadership experience.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including knowledge and understanding of tolerancing.
Experience developing and delivering verbal and/or written presentations.
Organization, coordination, planning, and teaming skills, along with written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical design from concept through model and drawing completion for components supporting product builds.
Use RTX tools, including CREO modeling software and Product Data Management (PDM).
Provide design and documentation support using engineering tools, Adobe, and Microsoft Office.
Execute engineering change and drawing release processes.
Perform analytical and technical engineering work within a program environment and present designs as needed.
Train on Raytheon processes and procedures.
Participate in building hardware in a lab environment when required.
Assemble some designs as required.
Plan, direct, and coordinate tasks or small projects involving multiple individual contributors.

Benefits

Parental leave, including paternal leave.
Flexible work schedules.
Achievement awards.
Educational assistance.
Child/adult backup care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Paid time off and holidays.
Relocation assistance.
Healthcare, wellness, work/life benefits, career development, and recognition programs.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.