Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-10
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
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Date posted:
Location:
AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position:
Onsite
Security clearance:
DoD Clearance – Secret
U.S. citizenship is required. An active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
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 team leads in mechanical hardware design, development, and production. The team uses state‑of‑the‑art tools, processes, technology, and Six Sigma principles. Capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.
What You Will Do:- Manage projects associated with mitigation of obsolescence issues across the Standard Missile portfolio including reviewing trade studies, identification of suitable alternate and interchangeable materials, or design changes as needed.
- Establish and maintain product vision, strategy, and goals to align with multiple contracts and facilitate production line conflict resolution with respect to schedule impacts.
- Lead teams of engineers in support of hardware development and transition to production.
- Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPTs and other functions to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
- Regularly interface with program and portfolio leads as well as Customer(s).
- Support proposal efforts by determining technical scope and basis of estimates.
- Travel to suppliers and other Raytheon facilities as needed.
- 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.
- Experience with Operations documentation (WKIs, TIs, TE prove‑in, etc).
- Project management experience as a technical leader of small teams of engineers.
- Must be willing to travel to suppliers and other Raytheon facilities as needed.
- Active DoD issued security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Twelve (12) years of directly related work experience in mechanical design and/or production support.
- Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
- Strong leadership skills and project management experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written.
- Proficient in Creo (modeling and drawing) and Windchill (PDM).
- Experience with ERB/CCB process; CCB chair certification or ability to be certified.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and project management experience.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written.
- 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. - Relocation eligibility.
Salary range: $132,400 USD – $251,600 USD.
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…
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