Senior Mechanical Engineer

RTX•El Segundo, CA

5d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Airborne Radar Mechanical Design Department is seeking a mechanical engineer for the Receiver & Electronic Packaging Section in El Segundo, California. The position involves electronics packaging design for airborne radar subsystems, including antenna, receiver, exciter, processor, and power supply subsystems. Work covers mechanical engineering throughout the hardware life cycle, from concept development and preliminary and detail design through production transition, production support, and installation. Designs support tactical airborne defense sensor systems and may serve ground-based, shipboard, airborne, and space applications. Technologies include high-density printed wiring board assemblies, electronic enclosures, thermal heat exchangers, machined components, RF microwave assemblies, and power converter units, subject to size, weight, power, and cost constraints. The role is onsite and relocation may be available based on candidate eligibility. An active security clearance is required after the first day, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a STEM field or at least 8 years of prior relevant experience; the posting also states that a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience are typically required.
Experience completing detailed layouts and design documentation using computer-aided design tools.
Experience supporting suppliers fabricating unit components and assemblies.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
An active and existing security clearance is 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.
Exposure to manufacturing processes for CCAs, metal housings, and brazements, or experience in manufacturing and assembly support.
Strong technical background and high technical aptitude.
Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
Prior experience in defense or aerospace.
Antenna mechanical design experience.
Possession of an active security clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical engineering throughout the hardware life cycle, including concept development, preliminary and detail design, transition to production, production support, and installation.
Design electronics packaging for airborne radar subsystems, including antenna, receiver, exciter, processor, and power supply subsystems.
Design and release mechanical parts and systems for Receiver & Electronic Packaging and other subsystems.
Provide engineering support to internal operations and external suppliers.
Create 3-D models, 2-D detail drawings, and change notices.
Support the creation of design specifications and acceptance requirement documents.