Sr. Principal Engineer – Mechanical Lead

Overview

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M18 ~ 1600 E Idea Ln ~ REFINERY M18

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

• Provide cross product communication and assure mechanical design / engineering discipline (CPT Lead).
• Airframe/Air Vehicle architecture design.
• Electronics packaging, including working with the other disciplines to determine electronics, sensors, etc.
• Support the design of advanced propulsion systems.
• Work with partners in support of system development.
• Provide leadership for mechanical team by providing technical discipline consistent with the Airframes and Advanced Effectors charter.
• Actively manage Mechanical Discipline staffing, working with program management and the office of the chief engineer, while communicating needs to the functional organizations (Design, Analysis, etc.).
• This role is a working lead role requiring the engineer to perform trades, modeling, analysis, etc. as needed.
• Work within a multidiscipline team to develop requirements, provide feedback and develop systematic mechanical solutions.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of Ten (10) years of prior relevant experience
• At least 10 years of engineering experience
• Experience in leading or managing teams
• Experience in missile-related technologies and/or design life cycles.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
• 10+ years of professional experience in hardware design, development, and or test of defense-related components or systems
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical drawing practices.
• Experience in airframe development, electronics packaging, and mechanisms.
• Proven ability to coach and lead engineering teams while solving complex mechanical challenges.
• Highly self-motivated individual that can perform multidiscipline work
• Experience leading teams and managing resources (cost, people, and schedule) and delegating tasks and holding others accountable, with or without Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

• 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

Learn More & Apply Now! (Optional) The role definition is provided for application guidance. 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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…