RTX · 17 hours ago
Principle Mechanical Engineer
US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS3 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ WEST BLDG
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expRTX is a leading company focused on defense and aerospace solutions, seeking a Principle Mechanical Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering Organization. The role involves leading a team in the mechanical design and development of defense systems, ensuring adherence to technical requirements and project goals.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform complex mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements
Lead a team of hardware engineers to develop and mature designs from initial concept to formal technical data package generation (engineering drawings, models) and culminating in initial builds, testing, transition to production, and production support
Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers
Lead efforts to develop design peer review packages, resolve action items, and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions
Present technical content to senior leadership and customer representatives
Occasional CONUS travel to customer sites or suppliers is generally required. International and longer duration travel assignments may be available but optional
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
Experience in leading development efforts and teams with cost and schedule responsibility
Extensive experience in the maritime or defense industries, including the design /build/test of mechanical designs that operate is these environments
Extensive experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Tolerance Analysis, metal fabrication (machining, sheet metal), assembly joining techniques (fasteners, rivets, inserts)
Experience with CAD modeling and Engineering Documentation practices
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
Experience in the specification, design, development, production and testing of electronics systems in maritime environments. Specific knowledge of packaging electronic equipment to meet physical and environmental constraints is preferred
Extensive experience with areas of the program lifecycle from pre-proposal technical baseline development to product test and evaluation
Experience managing financial and schedule performance of program level tasking. Experience and certifications in Earned Value Project Management preferred
Demonstrated ability to solve difficult problems and determine root cause and corrective actions while leading a cross functional team. Experience with assessing program risk and opportunity impacts of the selected path forward is preferred
Strong communication skillset with ability to articulate, in both oral and written form, to technical, non-technical and management audiences
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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