RTX · 8 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer – Radar & Sensors
RTX is a leading company focused on defense technologies, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support their Sentinel radar product line. The role involves developing innovative mechanical subsystems, collaborating with teams for system design, and providing engineering solutions for production issues.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Working within a team environment to develop innovative mechanical subsystems with solid modeling practices and drawing creation using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Solidworks, or equivalent
Develop preliminary sketches, diagrams, and other engineering information to generate 3-D design models and/or conceptual designs
Exposure to solid modeling practices and drawing creation using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Solidworks, or equivalent
Basic knowledge of fabrication processes, capabilities and limitations
Provide Mechanical Engineering solutions on production issues to functional leadership and engagement for resources (Subject Matter Experts, etc.) to resolve production issues rapidly and efficiently
Collaborate with functional team leads for the integration efforts across the Cross Product Teams in the Sentinel portfolio to ensure successful system design, integration, production and program execution
Provide radar technical data package (TDP) support that includes design, development, manufacturing, and failure investigation solutions
Understanding of and disciplined application of tools / processes / approaches / instructions across the radar product life cycle
Participant in the Engineering changes process, peer review process, Engineering Documentation Standards (EDS) implementation, Configuration Control Board (CCB) participant as required by command media
Supports program growth and technology insertion strategies working closely with the functional leaders, program technical leadership, and Program Office
Supports the Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for planning and execution of production programs, lateral product applications, and major Engineering Changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 3 years of relevant prior experience. Advanced degrees in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience
Demonstrated mechanical engineering design knowledge
Exposure to product lifecycle stages of a radar production program
Experience resolving technical challenges
Ability to obtain a maintain a US government Security clearance is required. US Citizenship is required as only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Position requires a minimum of 25% of travel to suppliers and production facilities which include domestic and international travel
Preferred
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or hardware system design
Experience working in a factory supporting full-rate production of radar components and assemblies
Experience working with suppliers that manufacture machined parts, panels, and electronics
Experience in manufacturing and tolerancing radar mechanical systems
Experience with ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances)
Must possess strong CAD, technical writing and oral communication skills
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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