Principal Product Development Mechanical Engineer

Raytheon Technologies • Goleta, CA

112d • $112,000 - $224,000

About The Position

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.

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 advanced 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.

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

• Lead programs as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL).
• Serve as a liaison to programs, ensuring program success along technical, cost and schedule parameters.
• Oversee junior engineer's job assignments and performance.
• Design RF systems for challenging thermal and high vibration environments.
• Provide technical guidance and act as a mentor to the matrix team.
• Make technical presentations and establish customer relationships.

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
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree