Sr Mechanical Engineer - Acoustic Sensor Build & Test Lead

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RI101: 1847 W Main Rd 1847 W. Main Road Nimitz Building, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 USAtime type:
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April 14, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :

** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** RI101: 1847 W Main Rd 1847 W. Main Road Nimitz Building, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 USA
** Position Role Type:
** Onsite
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a 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.

The
** Raytheon Hardware Engineering Organization
** leads the hardware design, development and production support of a wide breadth of air, land, sea, and space systems.  The Hardware Engineering team strives to be the premier organization for mechanical design and development through our world class people and technology - creating trusted, innovative solutions to make the world a safer place.  Hardware Engineering’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.

Within the Hardware Engineering Organization, the
** Undersea & Electronics Systems (UES) Department
** leads the mechanical design, development, and integration of products, including but not limited to undersea sensors and analysis, naval platforms, shipboard/ground-based processing and power equipment, and launchers.

The UES department is looking for a full-time
** Senior Mechanical Engineer,
** to lead both build and test efforts for a complex acoustic sensor under a very tight schedule and budget.  This role will be on-site and located in Portsmouth, RI.
** What You Will Do
*** Conduct a detailed review of the Technical Data Package, Test Requirements and Test instructions for acoustic sensors.
* Conduct hands on check outs of existing tooling and test equipment and ensure they will support compliance to the TDP
* Work closely with the program leadership team to develop a compressive plan and schedule from initial documentation review through sensor build and test
* Perform hands on builds of acoustic sensors
* Train and lead others in build and test steps such that the program can achieve critical schedule goals
* Work with manufacturing engineering, operations and supply chain functions, as needed to facilitate the build and test of acoustic sensors
* Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.
* Participate in status reviews, resolve action items, and conduct investigations to resolve issues encountered in order to make/inform sound technical decisions
* Mentor and guide less experienced engineers
* Occasional CONUS travel to customer sites or suppliers is generally required.  International and longer duration travel assignments may be available but optional
* Prepare and present status briefs to Hardware, Operations and Program leadership
** 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 unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
* A minimum of 2 years of experience in Acoustic engineering focusing on acoustic sensors and associated manufacturing process
* Experience in leading small team efforts with cost and schedule responsibility
* Experience with building acoustic sensors, including experience working with…