Principal Mechanical Engineer - Tewksbury, MA (On-site)

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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 Raytheon Mechanical Engineering (ME) Organization leads the mechanical hardware design, development and production of radar, sonar, torpedo, and combat system equipment. The ME Team uses state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and Raytheon’s Six Sigma principles. ME’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.

The Air Defense Ground Equipment (ADGE) Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of platform systems. This includes shelter systems, hardware integration, cable & interconnections, as well as facility development, and site integration. The department is comprised of individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support.

The ADGE department is looking for a full-time Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the LTAMDS Radar Infrastructure team.

This position is in Tewksbury, MA (On-site)

What You Will Do: 

• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements.

• Lead design effort, within integrated product team, team size variable, as large as 10 members. (Collaborating across multiple disciplines with Structural and Thermal analyst, Materials Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain).

• Provide scheduling, staffing, and budget oversights to aforementioned lead efforts

• Lead a team(s) with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.

• Develop mechanical designs from initial concept to formal technical data package generation (engineering drawings, models) and culminating in initial builds, testing, transition to production, and production support.

• Work thru engineering problems associated with large structures, welded assemblies, component integration, mechanisms, power and cooling systems, electronic assemblies

• Support the factory and suppliers with product integration

• Strong understanding of Thermal, Structural, Dynamic, and Reliability analysis to provide inputs and support. Incorporate results and findings into mechanical design.

• Perform and review tolerance analyses to ensure form, fit, and function are as intended by design for the use-application.

• Improve new and existing designs using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Producibility principles.

• Work with suppliers for component part selections and developments to procure solutions that fit within design constraints and requirements

• Participate and lead design peer reviews, resolve action items, and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions.

• Release initial designs and process engineering changes through PTC-Windchill PDM (Product Data Management).

• Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment.

• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

• Experience with designing and developing mechanical equipment, preferably for use in Military environments.

• Experience and strong working skills with 3D CAD design tools and ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T experience

• Experience with metal fabrication (machining, sheet metal) and/or assembly joining techniques (fasteners, welding).

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience/understanding of structural analysis/structural design and thermal analyses, and designing compliant parts accordingly

• Experience leading a multi-disciplined, technical team with the ability to develop, empower, motivate, and monitor the team.

• Experience with bid/proposal efforts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and Project planning, and Risk & Opportunity Management

• Ability to achieve results with a minimum of conflicts and within schedule

• Demonstrated team player, self-driven leader with ability to mentor less senior engineers

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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