Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Senior Mechanical Engineer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Airborne & Ground Optics Department in McKinney, Texas. The responsibilities will include all aspects of the mechanical design process from concept to model/drawing completion for mechanical components required to support product builds working under the general supervision of a team lead. Some assembly of your designs may be required.
You will work closely with Chief Engineers, Lead Engineers and product engineers. We are specifically seeking candidates who are hands-on, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, proactive, take ownership of work, communicate well with others, and enjoy solving unique problems every day.
What You Will Do
- Utilization of RTX tools including CREO modeling software and Product Data Management (PDM).
- Design and documentation support utilizing engineering tools, Adobe, and MS office suite.
- Execution of engineering change and drawing release process.
- Analytical and technical engineering work within a program environment with possible presentations on designs as needed.
- Train on Raytheon processes and procedures.
- Work may include participation in building hardware in a lab environment.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience.
- Experience in the design and prototyping of electromechanical systems.
- Experience with 3D modeling software (CREO, Solid Works, or equivalent).
- Experience with planning, coordinating, and tracking small mechanical engineering projects involving three or more contributors, ensuring assigned tasks are completed in accordance with established technical requirements, schedules, and project milestones.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Project Team leadership experience.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including knowledge, and understanding of tolerancing.
- Experience developing and delivering presentations (verbal and/or written).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
What We Offer
- A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety. - Relocation assistance available.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.
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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