Job Description

Date Posted:

2024-08-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About Us:

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.

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 oversees 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.

What You Will Do

• You will be a key technical contributor to the programs and products supported by the department.
  • These activities may include designing RF systems for challenging thermal and high vibration environments.
• You will lead programs as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), and serves as a liaison to programs, ensuring program success along technical, cost and schedule parameters, 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 and manufacturing. This knowledge set includes, 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 will also have working knowledge of electronics/processor systems design and development utilizing COTS/MOTS components and products.
• Provide technical guidance and act as a mentor to his/her matrix team.
• You’ll be making technical presentations and at establishing customer relationships.
• Lead by example as a highly motivated “self-starter” possessing strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and maintain positive relationships and satisfaction with functional and program leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• 8 years’ experience with Mechanical Design, Development and/or Implementation of Defense related Electronic Systems OR 5 years with an advance degree.
• Experience executing root cause analysis and/or developing effective corrective actions.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and/or ASME drawing and documentation standards and procedures
• Experience with solid modeling with a minimum of three years of creating and documenting mechanical designs in Pro/Engineer/CREO or similar modeling tools.
• "Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance."
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Broad based mechanical engineering experience spanning the entire product development lifecycle including requirements allocation, detailed design, packaging, manufacturing support, hardware integration, environmental testing, selloff and delivery of hardware
• 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 interfacing and communicating with customers (internal/external), regarding assessments of program performance (technical, cost and schedule)
• Previous experience as a leader of a technical team including Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), Mechanical or Hardware Lead
• 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

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 Eligibility

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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.

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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

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 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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