[Hiring] Principal Mechanical Engineer @RTX

Role Description

The Principal Mechanical Engineer is a key technical contributor to the programs and products supported by the department. These activities may include designing Radio Frequency (RF) systems for challenging thermal and high vibration environments. This candidate will lead programs as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), and serves as a liaison to programs, ensuring program success along technical, cost and schedule parameters, as well as overseeing junior engineer’s job assignments and performance. This position is 100% remote.

• Possess working knowledge of electronics packaging design and manufacturing.
• This knowledge set includes, but is not limited to:
  • Thermal and structural design and analysis
  • Electrical component design, construction and failure modes
  • Printed wiring board and circuit card assembly processes and best practices
  • Surface mount and through hole component installation processes and failure modes
  • Metal fabrication and finishing methods
  • RF isolation mechanical design
  • Environmental test methods and equipment
• Have working knowledge of electronics/processor systems design and development utilizing COTS/MOTS components and products.
• Provide technical guidance and act as a mentor to his/her matrix team.
• Make technical presentations and establish customer relationships.
• Be a “self-starter” able to lead by example, possessing strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and maintain positive relationships and satisfaction with functional and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Experience with Mechanical Design, Development and/or Implementation of Defense related Electronic Systems.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing and documentation standards and procedures.
• Experience with solid modeling with a minimum of three years of creating and documenting mechanical designs in Pro/Engineer/CREO or similar modeling tools.

Requirements

• Experience with EW/Radar Systems or RF Products.
• Experience with Conformal Antenna Array Packaging.
• Experience with managing budget and schedule (Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Previous experience with design reviews including preparation of chart decks, generating design artifacts and presenting to customers.
• Experience with electronics packaging, cabling and harness design, or printed wiring board designs and routing.
• Experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA modeling techniques.
• Experience developing Basis of Estimate (BOEs) for proposals and providing proposal technical volume leadership.
• Proficiency with Parts Management and Materials and Process Engineering COTS / MOTS Design and Development.
• Experience executing root cause analysis and developing effective corrective actions.
• Experience interfacing and communicating with customers (internal/external), regarding assessments of program performance (technical, cost and schedule).

Benefits

• A 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
  • Child/adult backup care