Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Building H01, 6380 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117, USA

Date Posted:

Position Type: Onsite, U.S.–based; U.S. citizenship required for security clearance

Security Clearance: DoD Clearance:
Secret

At 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.

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead new product development within the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Department. The section specializes in the design, integration, verification, and production of digital processor and RF receiver subsystems for airborne platforms. The candidate oversees the mechanical development supporting a variety of programs in Goleta, California. Key interfaces will be with other sections across the Department, other engineering disciplines, and internal customers leading the supporting programs.

• Serve as a key technical contributor to the programs and products supported by the department, including designing RF systems for challenging thermal and high vibration environments. Lead programs as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), and act as a liaison to programs, ensuring program success along technical, cost and schedule parameters, and overseeing junior engineers’ job assignments and performance.
• Possess working knowledge of electronics packaging design and manufacturing, including thermal and structural design and analysis, electrical component design, construction and failure modes, printed wiring board and circuit card assembly processes, surface mount and through‑hole component installation processes and failure modes, metal fabrication and finishing methods, RF isolation mechanical design, and environmental test methods and equipment. Also be familiar with electronics/processor systems design and development utilizing COTS/MOTS components and products.
• Provide technical guidance and act as a mentor to the matrix team, make technical presentations, establish customer relationships, and maintain positive relationships with functional and program leadership. Serve as a highly motivated “self‑starter” able to lead by example, with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience with Mechanical Design, Development and/or Implementation of Defense related Electronic Systems or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing and documentation standards and procedures.
• Experience with solid modeling and a minimum of three years of creating and documenting mechanical designs in Pro/Engineer/CREO or similar modeling tools.

• Experience with EW/Radar Systems or RF Products.
• Experience with Conformal Antenna Array Packaging.
• Experience managing budget and schedule (Earned Value Management).
• Previous experience with design reviews, including preparation of chart decks, generating design artifacts and presenting to customers.
• Experience with electronics packaging, cabling and harness design, or printed wiring board design and routing.
• Experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA modeling techniques.
• Experience developing Basis of Estimate (BOEs) for proposals and providing proposal technical volume leadership.
• Proficiency with Parts Management and Materials and Process Engineering COTS/MOTS Design and Development.
• Experience executing root cause analysis and developing effective corrective actions.
• Experience interfacing and communicating with customers (internal or external) regarding assessments of program…