Sr Harness & Interconnect, Mechanical Design Engineer

RTX•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Harness & Interconnect, Mechanical Design Engineer develops harness and interconnect packaging solutions for multiple missile programs throughout the product life cycle, including proposal, design, manufacture, integration, and test. The role identifies and derives system requirements; defines mechanical outlines and construction details; selects and specifies connectors; creates mechanical and assembly drawings; oversees electrical layout; performs first-order electrical analysis; and owns the final technical data package. The engineer is accountable for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for finished products. The position develops technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems and collaborates with senior personnel and cross-functional organizations across different locations. It may involve assignments outside traditional design responsibilities. Contributions are expected to be significant to project completion with limited supervision. The role is onsite in Huntsville, Alabama, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after the first day, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

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 harnessing for military, aerospace, or commercial applications.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required 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 harnessing 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.
Create 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 finished products.
Develop technical solutions across the product life cycle, including proposal, design, manufacture, integration, and test of electronics and interconnect packaging for multiple missile programs.
Coordinate significant technical matters with senior personnel and cross-functional organizations and locations.
Provide expertise on a broad range of tasks, sometimes beyond traditional design responsibilities.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.