Sr Harness & Interconnect, Mechanical Design Engineer

RTX•Huntsville, AL

2d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon, part of RTX, is hiring a Senior Harness & Interconnect Mechanical Design Engineer to develop harness and interconnect solutions for multiple missile programs. The role covers the product life cycle, including proposal, design, manufacture, integration, and test of electronics and interconnect packaging solutions. The engineer will identify and derive system requirements; define mechanical outlines and construction details; select and specify connectors; create mechanical and assembly drawings; oversee electrical layout; perform first-order electrical analysis; and own the final technical data package. The role is accountable for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product. The engineer will coordinate with senior personnel and cross-functional organizations across locations on significant technical matters, and may provide expertise on tasks outside traditional design responsibilities. The position offers the opportunity to expand aerospace industry knowledge and apply mechanical, electrical, and/or systems engineering capabilities to harness and interconnect work. Contributions are expected to support completion of entire projects with limited supervision. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in Huntsville, Alabama. U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret security clearance are required after the first day; the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required. The stated salary range is $86,800–$165,200. Eligible hires may receive benefits and annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program terms.

Requirements

Typically, a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
At least 5 years of experience in the design and/or manufacturing of wire harnesses for military, aerospace, or commercial applications.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day 1.

Nice To Haves

Eight or more years of experience designing and manufacturing flex, rigid-flex, round-wire, RF, and/or fiber-optic harnesses for military and aerospace applications.
Demonstrated expertise with Creo Parametric (MCAD) and Windchill (PLM/PDM).
Familiarity with Technical Data Package (TDP) requirements, including ASME drawing standards.
Experience working with harness and interconnect manufacturers to support program needs and periodically traveling to supplier or manufacturing facilities.
Strong technical background and high technical aptitude.
Experience with industry specifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, SAE AS22759, J-STD-001, MIL-PRF-31032, IPC-6013, IPC-2221, or IPC-2223.
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
Very strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills when working with technical and non-technical team members and customers.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

Identify and derive system requirements.
Define mechanical outlines and construction details.
Select and specify connectors.
Develop mechanical and assembly drawings.
Oversee electrical layout and perform first-order electrical analysis.
Own the final technical data package.
Meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product.
Coordinate with senior personnel and cross-functional organizations across physical locations on significant technical matters.
Develop technical solutions to complex problems across the product life cycle, including proposal, design, manufacture, integration, and test of electronics and interconnect packaging solutions for multiple missile programs.
Provide expertise on a wide range of tasks, including tasks outside traditional design responsibilities.