Date Posted:
2023-11-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
The Raytheon Specialty Aperture Mechanical Design Section is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for RF prototyping at our McKinney, TX location. The candidate will reside within the Advanced EO & RF Mechanical Engineering Department and perform mechanical design, documentation, and prototype fabrication of Antennas, Radomes, Radio Frequency (RF) Sensors, and supporting electronics and sub-systems for early concept development programs. The candidate will contribute to design concept development, mechanical modeling, mechanical RF design, and trade studies in addition to performing hardware fabrication. The candidate may be responsible for directing the work of small teams of mechanical engineers within a broader integrated product team (IPT) or leading small internal research and development (IRAD) projects.
The candidate will be responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems. The ideal candidate would have multi-year experience in the use of CREO modeling CAD software. The candidate will provide mechanical outlines, construction details, connector selection and specifications, and drawings for piece parts and assemblies. The candidate is also expected to be experienced in the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Familiarity with ANSI drawing standards is required. The candidate will be also responsible for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for their work products. The candidate will work with limited supervision while exercising some latitude in defining the technical objectives of the assignment. The position will require frequent interaction with electrical engineers, program management, external personnel, and suppliers. Periodic travel, up to 25%, may be required as needed to support off-site activities.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of composite and radio frequency products for military and aerospace applications.
Ability to apply basic principles, theories, and concepts within the mechanical engineering field.
Extensive experience with and a strong desire to continue performing hands-on fabrication of test articles, components, and prototypes.
Experience with fabrication of polymer matrix composites for radome applications.
Experience with fabrication and application of radar absorbing materials.
Experience with precision machining and associated CNC equipment programming.
Knowledge of GD&T and ANSI drawing standards.
Ability to travel periodically to suppliers, manufacturing facilities, and customer sites to support programs (up to 25%).
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
U.S. Citizenship status is required, as this position requires the ability to obtain an active U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required, as this position will require the ability to access U.S. only data systems.
Ability to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance and special access clearable.
Desired Qualifications:
Extensive solid modeling experience (preferably CREO).
Experience with testing of electronics to military environments (MIL-STD-810).
Finite element analysis (preferably Abaqus).
Excellent leadership skills and project management skills.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance and special access clearable.
Required Education:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Desired Education:
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project
management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.
Typically requires:
A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Engineering/Other Technical Positions:
Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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