RTX · 1 week ago
Principal Engineer Section Lead - Phalanx/SeaRAM
RTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Section Lead to manage projects, establish product vision, and lead engineering teams in support of Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems.
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Responsibilities
Manage projects associated with mitigation of obsolescence issues across the Standard Missile portfolio including reviewing trade studies, identification of suitable alternate and interchangeable materials, or design changes as needed
Establish and maintain product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple contracts and facilitate production line conflict resolution with respect to schedule impacts
Lead teams of engineers in support of hardware development and transition to production
Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPTs and other functions to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements
Regularly interface with program and portfolio leads as well as Customer(s)
Support proposal efforts by determining technical scope and basis of estimates
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
Typically, Five (5) years direct experience in hardware engineering design, development and production support
Experience with technical and cost proposal development, technical risk management, and managing to cost and schedule requirements for assigned tasks
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Prior leadership roles (frontline or project leader)
Preferred
MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related science degree
Strong presentation and technical writing skills combined with knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
Ability to multi-task and successfully manage multiple activities at any given time
Creatively applying mechanical engineering knowledge to efficiently solve complex design problems and make sound and rationale data oriented technical conclusions
Experience in being an advocate for process improvement
Ability to build a collaborative network quickly that focuses on empowering employees, leading and motivating teams, and fostering collaboration
Proven ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Familiarity with Performance Development Processes
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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