Principal Mechanical Engineer

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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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Raytheon is looking for a Principal Engineer to join our Space & Airborne Power & Digital Department supporting our analog mechanism control designs. The applicant will support designs of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and Units that provide power and control for mechanisms and other external devices with special emphasis on design for manufacturing assembly test and cost.

What You Will Do

• Developing innovative technical solutions to a wide range of complex challenges spanning the entire product lifecycle including proposal advanced development design manufacturing integration and testing of missiles and launchers support equipment and electronics for military programs.
• Perform mechanical design analyses utilizing engineering fundamentals to ensure form fit and function are as intended by design for the use-application.
• Support component level design and test reviews
• Raytheon has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees
• Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level management.
• Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers
• Assignment may require some travel (25%)
• Assignments may include being a team member or guiding a team through several phases of hardware systems lifecycle such as designs and analysis; architecting new electronic systems; developing and documenting subsystem requirements and test plans; peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert; presentations to peers management and government customers; and root-cause failure investigations

What You Will Learn

• Lead a mechanical engineering team and collaborate with cross-functional teams including other engineering disciplines operations supply chain quality and external suppliers to resolve technical challenges and develop effective design solutions.
• Independently manage tasks and deliver on schedule budget and technical goals.
• Participate in design reviews and conduct trade studies to support informed sound engineering decisions.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers contributing to team development and technical growth.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Eight years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Electronics packaging design integration and production support
  • Participate in design reviews and conduct trade studies to support informed sound engineering decisions.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers contributing to team development and technical growth.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Technical Data Package creation using GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances) change notice processing including communication of required functional and performance requirements.
• Experience using CREO CAD design and documentation tools or similar 3D solid modeling software with a configuration and data management environment.
• Prior experience as a technical leader on a complex subsystem during Engineering Manufacturing and Development (EMD) Phase
• Advanced degree in engineering mathematics physics or related engineering degrees.
• Systems engineering thought process with analytical skills background.
• Highly self-motivated individual that can perform multidiscipline work
• Able to network and/or influence outside of the Department with other design and production support organizations program leadership other engineering disciplines and Manufacturing organizations.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with peers suppliers management and customers in a production environment.
• Proven experience in balancing engineering process discipline and innovation for rapid development and program success.
• Experience working with satellite or similar systems.
• Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.

What We Offer

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

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• 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: Location Info and/or Links:
  • El Segundo CA: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.
    The salary range for this role is 118300 USD - 224900 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 candidates 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 companys 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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