RTX · 8 hours ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer – Hardware Lead
US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
7+ years expRTX is a leader in defense solutions, dedicated to helping the nation and allies. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and integration efforts while managing a team and overseeing project commitments during the development phase.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist the development-phase IPTL with the execution of the Mechanical development effort by leading a team of engineers to design, develop, integrate, and test mechanical hardware within the Advanced Technologies area
In parallel with the above role, for a related integration and demonstration contract, lead the cross-discipline (Avionics, Sensor, Mechanical) hardware team’s contributions through planning and execution of the hardware team’s contribution to this phase
Work independently, under limited supervision, and act in a project leadership role, often requires the ability to delegate and review the work of others
Own the Earn Value Management System (EVMS) and Cost Account Management (CAM) for several accounts across multiple contracts
Assist with the management of mechanical risk and opportunities
Support failure investigations as required
Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include occasional travel, labs, and field work
Assignments may include presenting to team members, peers, management, and government customers
Collaborate with both Functional and Program higher level management
Collaborate with Customer and Suppliers
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience
7 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical product and/or subassembly design, integration, and/or production support
A minimum of 1 year of experience in Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Cost Account Management (CAM) of full EVM (IMS baselining, Baseline Change Requests, Variance Narratives, etc.)
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
Advanced degrees in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related engineering degree
8+ years of professional experience in hardware design, development, and or test of defense-related components or systems
Bachelor of Science or master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
2+ Years of experience as a CAM
Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and drawing practices and interpretation for mechanical hardware
Proposal Experience including writing Basis of Estimates (BOE's) and providing material estimating inputs
Experience Managing Suppliers
Highly self-motivated individual that can perform multidiscipline work
Able to network / influence outside of the Department with other design and production support organizations, program leadership, other engineering disciplines and Manufacturing organizations
Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with peers, suppliers, management, and customers in a production environment
Experience working with missiles or similar systems, particularly in the Alternative Missions and Space environment
Experience leading teams and managing resources (cost, people, and schedule) and delegating tasks and holding others accountable, with or without Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Experience with effective communication (written and verbal) during collaboration with others to document design decisions and results, to perform trade studies, and to communicate to program leadership and customers through presentations and reports
Demonstrated collaboration with cross-disciplined teams, using trust, respect, and innovation to drive results towards a shared vision
Experience working with quick-turn fabrication houses to develop mass mockup hardware
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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