Section Leader - Sr. Manager, Mech. Eng

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

6d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Air Defense Ground Equipment Mechanical Design Department is responsible for the mechanical design, development, and integration of critical defense platform systems. This includes radar and communications shelters, electronic subsystems, launchers, hardware integration, and system interconnects. We are currently seeking a Section Leader - Sr. Manager, Mech. Eng. This role is an On-Site role in Tewksbury, MA/Andover, MA.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 7 years’ experience.
Experience leading engineering teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical execution.
Experience with mechanical design expertise, including trade studies, detailed design, production transition, and supplier support.
Experience with materials selection, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with minimal conflict and within schedule constraints.
Experience in design, fabrication, and integration of military mobile shelters, trailers, and equipment packaging.
Self-driven leadership style with adaptability across varying assignments.
Working knowledge of military and commercial specifications.
Experience in electronics packaging design and integration.
Experience with Risk & Opportunity Management.
Advanced problem-solving skills, including reliability/failure analysis and development of technical white papers.
Engineering project management experience, including EVMS/EAC oversight and proposal leadership.
Experience with hardware design for Patriot, LTAMDS and NASAMS Air Defense Systems

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Conduct performance reviews and support recruitment and retention efforts.
Guide mechanical design efforts from concept and trade studies through detailed design, production transition, and supplier support.
Develop and integrate mechanical hardware and electronics packaging (chassis, modules, circuit card assemblies, printed wiring boards, and interconnects).
Apply materials selection, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis to ensure quality and reliability.
Support project execution, including proposal development (BOEs), EVMS/EAC tracking, and Risk & Opportunity management.
Conduct root cause and corrective action analysis and present findings to leadership and stakeholders.
Support the factory and suppliers with product integration domestically and internationally.
Management reporting, development of clear concise technical and programmatic presentations enabling informed/strategic decisions.
Leading cross-functional design/development efforts within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management.
Strategies for leading technical solutions that meet complex user requirements while balancing schedule and budget.