Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer - CCB Chair

Date Posted:
2026-01-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, by combining our vast resources and investments, we dedicate ourselves to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges - together we can anticipate more, move faster, and make a bigger impact on the big picture.

The Air Defense Ground Equipment (ADGE) Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of platform systems. This includes shelter systems, hardware integration, cable & interconnections, as well as facility development, and site integration. The department is comprised of individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support.

The ADGE department is looking for a full-time Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to support Patriot Missile Change Control Board (CCB) for major components and sub-assemblies, including obsolescence upgrades, procurement and supplier support

Responsibilities to anticipate:

Support design specification development through production qualification and release including ensuring design is manufacturable

Ensure the suppliers are successful in completing major design and production reviews on schedule.

Participate in design peer reviews and conduct trade studies to promote sound technical decisions.

Provide responses to supplier questions related to general design expectations and interpretation of the relevant specifications.

Provide guidance on Raytheon expectations for design rigor, level of TDP & MDP documentation required, typical analysis approach, and other similar topics.

Connect suppliers with Raytheon subject matter experts as required.

Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop robust design solutions and resolve technical challenges.

Work with limited supervision and meet technical, schedule, and monetary commitments.

Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in an engaged team environment.

Drawing generation, drawing release, and drawing change incorporation

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Experience with ERB/CCB process; CCB chair certification or ability to be certified

Minimum 10 years of professional engineering experience.

5 years of direct experience in engineering design, development and/or production support

Experience with solid modeling with a minimum of 5 years of creating and documenting mechanical designs in Pro/Engineer/CREO or similar modeling tools

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline degree with 2+ years of experience working within small electromechanical or gyroscope similar assembly/products.

Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing and documentation standards and procedures

Experience with materials, load bearing structures, shock/vibration/load analysis

Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools

Missile portfolio including reviewing trade studies, identification of suitable alternate and

interchangeable materials, or design changes as needed

Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the IPTs and other functions to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance and US passport is required.


Qualifications We Value:

Working knowledge or experience with Air and Missile Defense, and/or Military Products

Strong presentation and technical writing skills combined with knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools

Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams to success with technical execution, schedule, and budget.

Experience in being an advocate for process improvement

Previous experience with design reviews including preparation of chart decks, generating design artifacts for presenting to suppliers and customers

Ability to take ownership of a product and provide supplier and customer support

Provides effective collaboration across engineering functions to perform root cause analysis

Familiarity with Earn Value Management (EVMS)

Ability to travel to support supplier engagements

ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) experience

Strong CAD design experience (CREO, AutoCAD preferred)

Experience with PDM/Windchill or similar product data management tool

Experience with manufacturing systems and processes

Reliability or failure analysis experience

Experience with external supplier collaboration (incl. Export/Import considerations)

Solid understanding of configuration management practices

Experience developing program proposal.

Proven ability to lead technical solutions to complex user requirements.

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.

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.

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 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.

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