Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Raytheon is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead new product development within the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Department.  The section specializes in the design, integration, verification, and production of digital processor and RF receiver subsystems for airborne platforms.  The candidate participates in the mechanical development supporting a variety of programs in Goleta, California.  Key interfaces will be with other sections across the Department, other Engineering disciplines, as well as internal customers leading the supporting programs.

The Senior Engineer is a key technical contributor to the programs and products supported by the department. These activities include designing RF systems for challenging thermal and high vibration environments.  This candidate will lead programs as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) or Integrated Product Team Lead (ITPL), and serves as a liaison to programs, ensuring program success as well as overseeing junior engineer’s job assignments and performance.

This role also requires the candidate to possess working knowledge of electronics packaging design.  This knowledge set may include, but is not limited to, thermal and structural design and analysis, electrical component design, construction and failure modes, printed wiring board and circuit card assembly processes and best practices, surface mount and through hole component installation processes and failure modes, metal fabrication and finishing methods, RF isolation mechanical design, and environmental test methods and equipment. Candidate may also have working knowledge of electronics/processor systems design and development utilizing COTS/MOTS components and products.

The candidate must have an outstanding ability to provide technical support and act as a mentor to his/her matrix team.  The candidate must be familiar with making technical presentations and at establishing customer relationships.  The candidate shall be a highly motivated “self-starter” able to lead by example, possessing strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and maintain positive relationships and satisfaction with functional and program leadership. 

We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

Typically requires:

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions:

Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing and documentation standards and procedures.

Previous experience as a leader of a technical team including Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), Mechanical or Hardware Lead.

Broad based mechanical engineering experience spanning the product development lifecycle including detailed design, packaging, manufacturing support, hardware integration and testing.

Experience with solid modeling with a minimum of three years of creating and documenting mechanical designs in CREO or similar modeling tools.

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required within 6 months of start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Value:

Experience with EW/Radar Systems or RF Products.

Experience with Conformal Antenna Array Packaging.

Experience with managing budget and schedule (Earned Value Management (EVM)).

Previous experience with design reviews including preparation of chart decks, generating design artifacts and presenting to customers.

Experience with electronics packaging, cabling and harness design, or printed wiring board designs and routing.

Experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA modeling techniques.

Experience developing Basis of Estimate (BOEs) for proposals and providing proposal technical volume leadership.

Proficiency with Parts Management and Materials and Process Engineering.

COTS / MOTS Design and Development.

Experience executing root cause analysis and developing effective corrective actions.

Experience interfacing and communicating with customers (internal/external), regarding assessments of program performance (technical, cost and schedule).

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project

management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

The salary range for this role is 85,000 USD - 179,000 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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