Principal Mechanical Engineer – Radar and Sensors

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen and an active Secret security clearance are required.

• Drive technical and programmatic execution (performance, cost, schedule) for mechanical engineering across multiple products (IPTs) within the Sentinel portfolio.
• Define staffing needs for mechanical engineering and collaborate with functional leadership to meet demand.
• Identify and communicate issues to program and functional leadership, engaging resources (Chief Engineers, SMEs, etc.) to resolve them quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure integration across IPTs/CPTs in the Sentinel portfolio to achieve successful system design, integration, production, and program execution.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities related to mitigation and capture plans for programs.
• Act as the primary technical authority and point of contact for all aspects of the system technical data package (TDP), including design, development, manufacturing, and failure investigation.
• Support program growth and technology insertion strategies in close collaboration with program technical leadership, Program Office, Chief Technologists, and Technical Directors.
• Lead new business proposal mechanical scope, ensuring proposals contain a robust technical baseline, bid basis of estimate, and risk/opportunity assessment.
• Ensure proposals are reviewed and approved by engineering discipline leadership as applicable.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with top‐level program organizations for planning and execution of proposals, new starts, lateral product applications, and major ECPs.

• Degree in STEM fields with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Front‑line or program leadership experience, including leading a team with cost and schedule responsibilities.
• Experience working across multiple product lifecycle stages of a radar production program.
• Experience resolving technical challenges across multiple functional and discipline organizations.
• Minimum 25% travel to suppliers and production facilities, including domestic and international travel.

• Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or hardware system design.
• Experience in a factory supporting full‑rate production of radar components and assemblies.
• Experience working with suppliers manufacturing machined parts, panels, and electronics.
• Experience in manufacturing and tolerancing radar mechanical systems.
• Experience managing technical data packages in PDM.

• Competitive salary range: $118,300 - $224,900 USD, based on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and flexible work schedules where applicable.
• Potential eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.
• Relocation assistance based on eligibility.

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, 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.