Senior Mechanical Engineer - Electronic Packaging

RTX • El Segundo, CA

1d • 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 Airborne Radar Design Department is currently seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for the Radar Antenna Design Section in El Segundo, CA. The person in this position will be involved in electronics packaging design for Airborne Radar Subsystems including Receiver, Exciter, Processor and Power Supply subsystems. Tasks will include mechanical engineering support throughout the hardware life cycle, including concept development, preliminary and detail design, familiarity with precision machining techniques, transition to production, production support and installation. Typical technologies include electronic enclosures, thermal heat exchangers (coldwalls), machined components, RF microwave assemblies, and power converter units, all with challenging design constraints including Size, Weight, Power, and design to Cost.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree or a minimum of 5 years’ prior relevant experience, to include any combination of the following:
• Experience with ANSI drawing standards.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances).
• Experience with electronic packaging
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in RF principles, RF circuit card design, RF materials, manufacturing and producibility.
• Design experience in high-frequency environments, enclosure design, EMI shielding, and thermal management.
• Proficiency with CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software.
• Experience with VME, VITA and SOSA open architecture standards
• Experience with high-speed VPX technology
• Experience with embedded processing technology
• Exposure to manufacturing processes for CCAs, metal housings, and brazements, or experience in a manufacturing and assembly support role.
• Strong technical background with high technical aptitude.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Prior experience in Defense or Aerospace Antenna Mechanical Design Experience
• Possess active security clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on major programs and interface with Lead Mechanical Engineers and Chief Engineers to support design objectives.
• Lead small project teams through design development and will be expected to ensure that the established procedures are followed in the creation of technical data packages while meeting all program design objectives.
• Work from requirements to develop unit design concepts and perform design trades.
• Responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.
• Complete detailed layouts and design documentation using Computer Aided Design tools.
• Provide support to suppliers who are fabricating the unit components and assemblies.

Benefits

• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees