Proposal Lead Radar Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-03-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA802: Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Radar Mechanical Design Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of some of the most innovative land-based and shipboard radars in the world. This includes phased array radar systems, electronic modules, pedestals, and power and cooling systems. The department comprises individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support.

We have an opportunity for a flexible, multi-disciplined Proposal Lead who is seeking to utilize their background in military products with experience leading costing activities. The successful candidate will utilize their strong communication, both verbal and written, and organizational skills to craft strongly researched and well written engineering bids.

This Principal Engineer role will be based  in Marlborough, MA  and is an on-site role.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

Support the development and analysis of proposals from assessing Request for Proposal  (RFP) requirements, communicating proposal strategy to team, creating compliant estimates and cost volume, and supporting through audits, negotiations, and awards.  

Ensure proposals comply with all FAR and internal requirements

Work with other functions from across the company to understand the labor, material and other direct costs associated with proposed contracts

Utilize company estimating and pricing programs and tools

Provide estimating support for the development of Basis of Estimates to include validating and analyzing actuals and/or supplier quotes, ensuring consistency, and assessing the estimating approach

Prepare and present concise charts for program/company leadership review of proposal information

Ensure the product and process meet appropriate standards and requirements while helping to remove roadblocks

Interacting frequently with senior personnel, collaborate across functions often requiring coordination between organizations to ensure bid and scope alignment and completeness

Leading a small team of mechanical engineers when required

Concise presentation to senior management

A PhD can account for 5 years of experience as required for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the design of radar architecture or electronics packaging for military or aerospace or commercial applications

Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances)

The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

Qualifications We Value:

Strong organization and analytical skills

Ability to work both independently and as an integral team member working closely with various functions including program management, finance, contracts, and supply chain.

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with senior levels of management and customer organizations

Experience meeting deadlines and working in a schedule driven environment

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and Look Up functions, is desired but not required.

Experience in a financial setting working with numbers, data sets, or computations.

Knowledge and experience with proposal development, price buildup, and estimating and pricing processes

Knowledge of and/or experience with federal proposal regulations including but not limited to: FAR, DFAR, TINA

Ability to ‘read between the lines’ to understand what is required by the proposal team

Experience with standard bidding tools and basis of estimates summaries with metrics allocations

Typically requires: A University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

 Clearance Information:

 This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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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