Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electro-Optics (EO) Department is seeking a Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of precision opto-mechanical subsystems supporting infrared and visible imaging systems. This role is critical to ensure our EO hardware performs reliably in demanding environments and transitions successfully from development into production. At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.
Experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred) including modeling and drawing creation.
Experience designing mechanical hardware for precision assemblies.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting infrared or visible imaging systems.
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5.
Opto-mechanical design experience involving imagers, afocal assemblies, gimbals, or focus / field-of-view switching mechanisms.
Experience leading a small cross-functional design team through full development lifecycle, including design reviews and hardware integration.
Experience performing or collaborating on Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Experience supporting environmental qualifications (vibration, shock, thermal).
Industry experience transitioning hardware from development to production.
Active DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead concept development, detailed design, and documentation of opto-mechanical assemblies using Creo (Pro/E).
Design precision structures, mounts, housing, and mechanisms supporting imaging sensors and optical assemblies.
Perform tolerance analysis and apply GD&T (ANSI Y14.5) to ensure manufacturability and performance.
Support structural and thermal analyses (including FEA) to validate designs.
Participate in hardware integration, verification, and environmental test activities.
Support transition to production, including supplier collaboration, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Deliver technically sound solutions within cost, schedule, and performance constraints.
Collaborate across optics, structures, thermal, electronics, and systems engineering teams to develop robust mechanical architectures that enable high-performance imaging solutions.