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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.\nRaytheon 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nThe Raytheon Hardware Engineering Organization leads the mechanical hardware design, development and production of critical defense systems. The HWE Team uses state-of-the-art tools, processes, technology, and Raytheon’s CORE principles. HWE’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, prototyping, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.\nWithin the Hardware Mechanical Engineering team, the Undersea & Electronics Systems (UES) Department leads the mechanical design, development, and integration of products, including but not limited to undersea sensors and analysis, naval platforms, shipboard/ground-based processing and power equipment, and launchers.\nThe (UES) Department is looking for a full-time Principal Mechanical Engineer to manage the execution of the scope and future strategy associated with Back-End Electronics technology. This role will bring a blend of technical expertise, experience in mechanical hardware design, system integration skills, and program execution whether design and development or production support. As a key contributor on a mechanical or cross-functional engineering team, you will take responsibility for component and assembly modeling, documentation, design changes, and releases processes.\nWhat You Will Do\nDevelop sound technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle.\nProgram support and development from early development through transition to production.\nLead the mechanical development of radar back-end electronics systems and components that achieve the performance requirements at the system level.\nEnsure balance with risk conditions and constraints while advising leadership.\nFrequent technical contact with the customer and senior personnel regarding requirements, significant technical commitments, future technical needs, etc.\nMaintain responsibility for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product.\nPeriodic travel will be required to support collaboration, and hardware build and test.\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience\nExperience in the design of mechanical design for military or aerospace or commercial applications, managing multiple concurrent technical baselines.\nExperience with hardware packaging and integration for military or mechanical or commercial applications in a collaborative environment.\nThe 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.\nQualifications We Value\nExperience with ANSI drawing standards and/or first order or structural analysis techniques.\nExperience in ruggedized or military integration.\nExperience with CREO(Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software.\nLeadership skills and project management for strategic decisions.\nExperience of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).\nAdvanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).\nWhat We Offer\nA total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. \nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety. \nRelocation assistance available. \nLearn More & Apply Now!\nEmployees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.\nThis position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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