Senior Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Senior Principal Opto‑Mechanical Engineer – Electro‑Optics The Electro‑Optics (EO) Department is seeking a Senior Principal Opto‑Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of precision opto‑mechanical subsystems supporting infrared and visible imaging systems. What You Will Do Collaborate across optics, structures, thermal, electronics, and systems engineering teams to develop robust mechanical architectures for high‑performance imaging solutions. Lead concept development, detailed design, and documentation of opto‑mechanical assemblies using Creo (Pro/E). Design precision structures, mounts, housings, and mechanisms supporting imaging sensors and optical assemblies. Perform tolerance analysis and apply GD&T (ANSI Y14.5) to ensure manufacturability and performance. Support structural and thermal analyses, including FEA, to validate designs. Participate in hardware integration, verification, and environmental testing activities. Support transition to production, collaborating with suppliers, conducting root‑cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Deliver technically sound solutions within cost, schedule, and performance constraints. Qualifications Minimum 10 years of relevant experience and a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). Experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred) for modeling and drawing creation. Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5. Experience designing mechanical hardware for precision assemblies. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting infrared or visible imaging systems. Opto‑mechanical design experience with imagers, afocal assemblies, gimbals, or focus/field‑of‑view switching mechanisms. Experience leading a small cross‑functional design team through the full development lifecycle. Experience performing or collaborating on Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Experience supporting environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal). Industry experience transitioning hardware from development to production. Benefits Robust total rewards package including competitive compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits. Parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. Relocation assistance available. EEO Statement RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney