Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Tactical Radars department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering supports the development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products including radars, missiles, command and control systems, and naval electronics. The products support US Government and international customers.

This Senior Mechanical Engineer will support the Sentinel radar product line based in Fullerton, CA and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers. This position will be an onsite role.

What You Will Do

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, Catia or equivalent.

Use preliminary sketches, diagrams, and other engineering information to generate 3-D design models and/or conceptual designs.

Experienced with solid modeling practices and drawing creation using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Solidworks, or equivalent.

Knowledge of fabrication processes, capabilities and limitations.

Provide transparent identification and communication of issues to functional leadership and engagement for resources (Subject Matter Experts, etc.) to resolve production issues rapidly and efficiently.

Coordinates integration efforts across the Cross Product Teams in the Sentinel portfolio to ensure successful system design, integration, production and program execution.

Primary technical authority and point of contact for all aspects associated with the radar technical data package (TDP) including design, development, manufacturing, and failure investigation.

Understanding of and disciplined application of tools / processes / approaches / instructions across the radar product life cycle.

Key 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 program technical leadership, Program Office, Chief Technologists, and Technical Directors.

Primary technical interface with top level Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for planning and execution of production programs, lateral product applications, and major Engineering Change Proposals.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience. Advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience.

Demonstrated leadership experience as a senior mechanical engineer.

Understanding of cost and schedule responsibilities. Experience working proposals.

Experience working across multiple product lifecycle stages of a radar production program.

Experience working across multiple functional and discipline organizations to successfully resolve technical challenges.

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

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.