Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-01-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RI101: 1847 W Main Rd 1847 W. Main Road Nimitz Building, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

The Mechanical Engineering Discipline's Undersea Sensors & Structures Department, located in Portsmouth RI, is currently seeking an experienced senior principal level Mechanical/Ocean Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical design/development and transitioning those designs to production.  Experience with undersea systems such as mine hunting systems, mine neutralization systems, undersea vehicles and undersea sensors is desired.

The candidate shall have extensive experience with problem solving and resolving design issues that impact production.  Role relies on demonstrated ability to methodically approach a challenging problem with engineering rigor and an understanding of business impacts.  Additional experience as a production support engineer supporting fabrication, assembly and test of high reliability electronic systems is desired, as well as experience with new business capture and experience authoring or contributing to proposal cost and technical volumes. Candidate should have solid technical and analysis skills and shall be capable of concept development based upon applying principles of mechanical engineering analysis. Experience with the integration of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) electronics into military systems is desired. The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced IPT environment is required. CAD literacy is required and experience with PTC CREO is a plus.

As a supplement to technical experience, this role will utilize experience with engineering project management and associated financial reporting. The candidate shall be capable of or have experience leading a team of engineers and other supporting functions through a planned effort, and have experience planning schedule and budget for work scope. Strong written and oral communication skills are required in order to effectively interface across program management, execution team, suppliers, and customer base. 

The position is located at the Raytheon facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and may require some travel between Raytheon and customer sites.

The Portsmouth facility has miles of nature trails, a fitness center, a dining center, research library and medical facility. Portsmouth is one of three towns on Aquidneck Island in the “East Bay” section of Rhode Island, and is anchored by the famed beaches, mansions, activities, and nightlife of Newport, five miles south of the facility.  Aquidneck island is a sailing center for Rhode Island as well as offering surfing and watersports at their several south-facing beaches.  Boston is an easy car ride to our north.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical design, documentation and/or fabrication of mechanical products.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with program cost and schedule monitoring and reporting.

Experience with configuration management systems.

Team Leadership experience.

Experience with 3-D modeling software.

Typically requires:

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years

prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree

in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited

by local laws/regulations.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in the specification, design, development, production and testing of undersea sensors, systems, and launch/recovery systems for both shipboard and undersea applications.

Experience in mechanical design and electronics packaging in extreme sub-sea environments and knowledge of design for long term submergence, sealing, and corrosion resistance.

Experience on DoD programs.

Experience with PTC CREO and PDM.

Experience with analysis software.

Experience with GD&T.

Experience with COTs hardware selection and integration.

Experience managing programs using EVMS (Earned Value Management System).

Required Education (including Major): Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering required, MS is preferred.

Clearance Requirements: Secret required, Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

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 with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement 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.

Requires expert or mastery level knowledge of work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have deep knowledge of project management. Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and

ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs

or systems.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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