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Raytheon · 1 day ago

Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer Lead

Tewksbury, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Raytheon is committed to helping our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design, development, and integration of platform systems, including support for Patriot GEM-T Missile components.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead execution of major programs within the department, including shelter mechanical design, electronic equipment integration, end-item development, vendor coordination, and the integration of power and cooling systems. Support ongoing sustainment of existing product lines

Support and lead cross-functional engineering teams, delivering solutions and services across all phases of the program lifecycle. This may include development of next-generation sensing technologies, enhancements to current products, transition to production, in-field upgrades, and vendor oversight

Lead and contribute to proposal efforts and Estimate at Completion (EAC) activities, providing strategic and technical input

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across multiple programs, providing critical and timely support to ensure successful execution and delivery

Serve as a technical liaison to programs and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), ensuring alignment across stakeholders

Oversee the technical performance of the design team, providing engineering guidance and project support throughout the entire product lifecycle

Support and lead Technical Data Package (TDP) development and conduct/oversee thorough peer reviews

Lead mid- to large-sized cross-functional engineering teams as the technical execution lead across all development phases—from proposal generation and program start-up through requirements allocation, preliminary and detailed design, and into first article production

Perform complex mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, subassemblies, and major end items for defense system applications, ensuring compliance with system requirements

Provide product integration support for both domestic and international factories and suppliers

Manage and meet schedule, cost, and technical performance commitments for assigned tasks and projects

Apply deep knowledge of hardware engineering best practices to ensure technical excellence. The ability to partner effectively with Chief Engineers and technical leads is essential

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringMechanical DesignProject ManagementCAD ToolsRoot Cause AnalysisTeam LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Experience in a Mechanical Engineering role, including a minimum of 10 years focused on the design and development of mechanical equipment—preferably in military or defense environments

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field

Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, with accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance, along with project management experience in both budgeting and scheduling

Proven ability to work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, working across multiple engineering disciplines as well as with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, IPT leadership, Program Management, and customers

Hands-on mechanical design experience, including: Performing trade studies, Developing concepts through detailed design, Supporting transition to production, Providing ongoing production and supplier support

Experience in executing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analyses, driving cost reduction initiatives, and producing engineering white papers or technical documentation

Broad expertise in mechanical design, development, material selection, and manufacturing processes, with proficiency in CAD tools and associated Product Data Management (PDM) systems

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance and US passport is required

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering

Working knowledge of military and commercial specifications and standards

Hands-on experience in the design, fabrication, and integration of: Electronic assemblies including Circuit Cards, Power distribution equipment, Interconnects, Cables, and Harness systems

Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and achieve results with minimal conflict, while maintaining schedule and budget adherence

Adaptability and flexibility to take on diverse and evolving assignments

Recognized team player and self-motivated leader with strong collaboration skills

Proven team leadership experience, including leading multi-disciplinary technical teams and the ability to develop, motivate, and monitor performance

Demonstrated capability to develop technical solutions to complex system requirements

Experience managing engineering budgets using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and the Estimate at Completion (EAC) process

Prior experience leading or contributing to proposal development