RTX · 4 months ago
Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for developing technical solutions for radar systems, leading mechanical development, and ensuring performance requirements are met throughout the product life cycle.
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Responsibilities
You will be responsible for developing sound technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle
Program support and development from early development through transition to production
Lead the mechanical development of radar systems and components that achieve the performance requirements at the system-level
Provides technical conscience, challenged with making sure the product and process meet appropriate standards and requirements
Ensures balance with risk conditions and constraints while advising leadership
Visible and accountable for technical decisions
Frequent technical contact with the customer and senior personnel including requirements, significant technical commitments, IRAD, future technical needs, etc
You will also be responsible for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product
Work with minimal direction or supervision, while exercising considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment
Periodic travel will be required to support collaboration, and hardware build and test
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
A minimum of eight years of experience in the design of mechanical design for military or aerospace or commercial applications
Experience with innovative mechanical design and trouble shooting skills
Experience with phase array structures, and/or hardware packaging, and/or array integration for military or mechanical or commercial applications in a collaborative environment
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
Effective communication with all levels of a program and customer
Experience with ANSI drawing standards and/or first order or structural analysis techniques
Experience with CREO(Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software
Familiarity with the design and manufacturing processes of CCAs, metal housings, sheet metal, or assembly operations
Strong technical background with high technical aptitude
Strong leadership skills and project management for strategic decisions
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with team members and customers
Ability to travel
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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