Principal Product Development Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Principal Product Development Mechanical Engineer role ation: CA601:
Goleta (EW) Bldg H01, 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA. Onsite. DoD Clearance:
Secret. The role involves leading new product development within the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Department, supporting programs in Goleta, with interfaces across sections and engineering disciplines.

• Lead programs as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL); liaison to programs to ensure success against technical, cost, and schedule parameters; oversee junior engineers’ assignments and performance.
• Apply working knowledge of electronics packaging design and manufacturing, including thermal/structural design and analysis, electrical component design, PCB/assembly processes and failure modes, metal fabrication and finishing, RF isolation mechanical design, and environmental test methods and equipment.
• Develop electronics/processor systems using COTS/MOTS components; provide technical guidance and mentor matrix team; deliver technical presentations and cultivate customer relationships; communicate effectively with program leadership.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with Mechanical Design, Development and/or Implementation of Defense-related Electronic Systems.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing standards; proficiency in solid modeling (CREO or equivalent) with at least 3 years of design experience.

• Experience with EW/Radar Systems or RF Products;
  Conformal Antenna Array Packaging.
• Experience with budgeting and scheduling (Earned Value Management); design reviews and presenting to customers.
• Electronics packaging, cabling/harness design, or PCB design and routing; structural and thermal analysis using FEA;
  Basis of Estimate (BOE) development for proposals.
• Proficiency with COTS/MOTS design and development; root cause analysis and corrective actions; customer interfacing.

• Values-driven environment with a focus on Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.