Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance

About Raytheon and Our Mission

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, and production using state-of-the-art tools, processes, technology, and Six Sigma principles. ME's capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines, including engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.

About the Role

The Shipboard Effectors Department is searching for an experienced Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to work on a multi-discipline team in support of the production of Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems in Huntsville, AL. This position requires a strong, dynamic leader to serve as an Engineering Tech Lead.

In this role, you will partner with the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) to ensure the 'technical conscience of the missile' during Program and Customer engagements. You will provide sound rationale, striving for root cause and corrective action in problem-solving. You will work closely with Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads and Program Managers to ensure that engineering requirements are defined, risks are managed, and schedules and budgets are met. Decisions will be data-driven, requiring the preparation of technical justification analysis reports and presentations to a variety of Engineering Review Boards.

As a key stakeholder, you will drive positive change within the production environment, participating in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities, obsolescence resolution, and other continuous improvement efforts. You will establish and manage product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple contracts and facilitate production line conflict resolution regarding schedule and capacity.

Hiring and Interview Process

As 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. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though business necessity may require adjustments to this timeline.

Our Culture and Values

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.