Senior Mechanical Engineer - Huntsville, AL (On-site)

Company: Raytheon
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Date Posted:2025-05-19Country:United States of AmericaLocation:AL218: 315 Bob Heath Drive,Huntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.--- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance: DoD Clearance: SecretAt 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 department in the Shipboard Effectors Department is currently searching for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems located in Huntsville, AL. -This is an on-site role.Tasking may range throughout the product life cycle, depending on current local demands. - This may include concept development and proposal support, detailed mechanical design, transition-to-production, or sustainment work. - -This position requires versatility to navigate various program phases, and strong communication skills to collaborate across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve issues. -Responsibilities may include ownership of complex hardware or small subsystem, working closely with Integrated Product Team Leads/Program Managers to ensure that engineering requirements are defined, risks are managed, and schedules/budgets are met.The candidate will ensure Technical Data Packages are maintained and updated as necessary. Decisions must be data driven in nature and require preparing technical justification analysis reports as well as presenting to a variety of Engineering Review Boards. - Expect to have basic skillset to grow into leading small project/team as opportunities arise.What You Will Do -

• Contribute to one or more of our contract-funded and independent research efforts, each of which is at a different phase of development (proposal, design, and integration/test). Engineers are generally assigned to one effort at a time but may make multiple efforts over the course of several years.
• Communicate with engineering team members and suppliers to analyze, model, and document the design technical data package (TDP) and its capabilities and compliance with requirements.
• Work under limited supervision and act as the responsible engineer over designated hardware, with the ability to self-manage needs for the hardware to ensure technical rigor is maintained, while balancing schedule and budget needs.
• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components and sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements.
  • Collaborating across multiple disciplines with Structural and Thermal analyst, Materials Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain.
  • Lead a small project with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.
  • Support suppliers with product integration
  • Understanding of Thermal, Structural, Dynamic, and Reliability analysis to provide input and support. Incorporate results and findings into mechanical design.
  • Perform and review tolerance analysis to ensure form, fit, and function are as intended by design for the use-application.
  • Improve new and existing designs using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Producibility principles.
  • Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment.Qualifications You Must Have
    • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
    • Experience in CREO (or equivalent CAD tool)
    • Experience in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5
    • Experience with mechanical components or subsystems
    • The ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. government issued security clearance is required. - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Qualifications We Prefer:
      • Willingness to support tasks relative to both design development and production support.
      • Experience in mechanical sub-systems packaging, materials, thermal, structural analysis, energetics principles, control systems, interconnect, airframe, or large assembly development
      • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written
      • Ability to work in teams or independently and demonstrates initiativeWhat We Offer
        • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
        • Relocation Eligible
          • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
            • 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.
              • This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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: -The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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