Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer Advanced Technologies Product Lead

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radar Mechanical Design Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of some of the most innovative land-based and shipboard radars in the world. This includes phased array radar systems, electronic modules, pedestals, and power and cooling systems. The department comprises individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support. Raytheon is searching for an experienced on-site Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to support Advanced Technology as a Product Lead on multiple programs based out of our Northeast Facilities. You will lead the design and fabrication of engineering prototype hardware, support program proposal efforts, development and testing of the Advanced Integrated Surface Sensor portfolio. This role is 100% on-site in our Marlborough, MA or Tewksbury, MA location.

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 minimum 7 years’ experience.
Experience in mechanical design for military or aerospace or commercial applications.
Experience with innovative mechanical design and trouble shooting skills.
Experience with IRAD development in a collaborative environment.
Experience with electronic packaging.
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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

Experience with ANSI drawing standards and/or first order or structural analysis techniques.
Experience in proposal development through technical execution of fast paced design, build and testing of prototype units.
Familiarity with the design and manufacturing processes of CCAs, metal housings, sheet metal.
Experience with CREO(Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software.
Experience with ANSYS Mechanical or similar FEA modeling software.
Strong technical background with high technical aptitude.
Strong leadership skills and project management.
Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with team members and customers.
Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.

Responsibilities

Oversee the design and development of integrated radar subsystems prototypes, ensuring it meets customer requirements. This includes working on hardware and electrical components and integrating them into the next higher-level assembly.
Collaborate across the multi-disciplinary team of engineers and across the business and other RTX sites, including those working other subsystems.
Frequent technical contact with the customer and senior personnel regarding requirements, IRAD, future technical needs, etc.
Be visible and accountable for technical decisions.
Responsible for the testing and validation of prototype hardware. Includes developing test plans, conducting tests (at RTX facilities and offsite customer demos) and analyzing results to verify performance as expected under various conditions.
Support the capture of new CRAD efforts through leading the development of white papers and proposal technical volumes.
Manage and document technical requirements at the top-level assembly along with tracking lower-level subsystem requirements.
Handle technical project management tasks. This includes assessing potential issues and developing strategies to address them before they impact the program.
Responsible for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product.