Lead Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted : 2025-10-06

Country : United States of America

Location : 2501 West University, McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirements : The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Security Clearance : DoD Clearance : Secret

At Raytheon, we are committed to a mission that supports national and allied defense. With over 100 years of engineering excellence, we tackle significant challenges to create a safer world. Join us in the Tactical Radars and Effectors department, where we engineer defense products, including radars and missiles, crucial for government and international customers.

This Lead Mechanical Engineer position is vital for the MultiMFRFS radar product line based in McKinney, TX, and requires your expertise on-site.

Key Responsibilities :

• Driving technical and programmatic execution (performance, cost, schedule) for mechanical engineering across various Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) within the MFRFS portfolio.
• Assessing mechanical engineering staffing needs and collaborating with functional leadership to fulfill those needs.
• Engaging in a team environment, utilizing CAD tool Creo Parametric to create innovative mechanical subsystems.
• Communicating issues transparently with program and functional leadership and engaging resources to ensure rapid resolutions.
• Facilitating integration across IPTs to ensure successful system design, production, and execution.
• Identifying and managing risks and opportunities associated with program mitigation plans.
• Acting as the technical authority for the system technical data package (TDP) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participating in Engineering Proposal Reviews, system / project level Technical Review Boards, and Change Control Boards.
• Collaborating on program growth and technology strategies with technical leadership.
• Overseeing mechanical scope for new business proposals, ensuring robust technical baselines and risk assessments.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Qualifications We Prefer :

As part of our commitment to a secure hiring process, candidates may be required to attend in-person interview steps regardless of the role's designation.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD, based on experience and factors such as work location and responsibilities. Hired applicants may be eligible for various benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans. The specific benefits will depend on the business unit.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.