Principal Mechanical Engineer - Huntsville, AL (On-site) - Active Clearance Required

Date Posted:

2025-03-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AL218: 315 Bob Heath Drive,Huntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring 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.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Mechanical Engineering (ME) organization leads in mechanical hardware design, development, as well as production using state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and Six Sigma principles. ME’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.

The Shipboard Effectors Department is currently searching for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to work on a multi-discipline team in support of the production of Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems.

This position is in Huntsville, AL. (On-site)

What You Will Do

• Contribute to one or more of our contract-funded and independent research efforts, each of which is at a different phase of development (proposal, design, and integration/test). Engineers are generally assigned to one effort at a time but may work multiple efforts over the course of several years.

• Communicate with cross-disciplined, diverse engineering team members and suppliers to analyze, model, and document the design technical data package (TDP) and its capabilities and compliance to requirements.

• Work under limited supervision and act as the responsible engineer often in a project management role over entire subsystems within an effort. This often requires the ability to direct, delegate and review the work of others

• Tasks include supporting development or production, leading proposal activities, and technical management of mechanical engineering disciplines throughout the product life cycle.  Must be capable of collaborating and coordinating with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve issues.

• Initial responsibilities for this role will be on site at a Huntsville supplier to provide execution focus, technical oversight, identify producibility improvements, implement manufacturing best practices and process, and proven ability to provide real time engineering and manufacturing decisions to support product manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience with machine shop and welding best practices.

  • Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements.

  • Collaborating across multiple disciplines with Structural and Thermal analyst, Materials Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain.

  • Lead a team(s) with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.

  • Work thru engineering problems associated with large structures, welded assemblies, component integration, mechanisms, electronic assemblies

  • Support suppliers with product integration

  • Strong understanding of Thermal, Structural, Dynamic, and Reliability analysis to provide inputs and support. Incorporate results and findings into mechanical design.

  • Perform and review tolerance analyses to ensure form, fit, and function are as intended by design for the use-application.

  • Improve new and existing designs using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Producibility principles.

  • Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar Engineering discipline and 8 years of professional relevant experience.

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Experience with CREO or similar CAD tools

• Experience with developing a mechanical component or subsystem

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point & Project) Experience

• Demonstrated ability in technical execution.

• Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Strong technical background with high technical aptitude

• Strong leadership skills and project management experience

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees 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.

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), 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 

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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. 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.

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