Principal Mechanical Engineer - SM-3 Sustainment Lead

Date Posted : 2025-09-25

Country :

United States of America

Location :

AL218 : 315 Bob Heath Drive,Huntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 Mechanical Engineering (ME) organization leads in mechanical hardware design, development, as well as production using state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and Six Sigma principles. ME’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.

The Shipboard Effectors Department is currently searching for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to work on the production of Shipboard Effector products and subsystems located in Huntsville, AL .

What You Will Do :

Provide technical guidance as the Engineering representative for the Sustainment Execution Leadership Team

You will be responsible for ensuring that each recertification round delivered to the customer meets all allocated requirements in accordance with the technical data package.

You will work closely with Integrated Product Team Leads / Program Managers to ensure that engineering requirements are defined, risks are managed, and schedules / budgets are met.

You will ensure Technical Data Packages are maintained and updated as necessary. Decisions must be data driven in nature and require preparing technical justification analysis reports as well as presenting to a variety of Engineering Review Boards.

Provide support of recertification activities at Raytheon Redstone Missile Integration Facility (RRMIF) as needed on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville Alabama

Collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineers, Production Test Engineers, Engineering IPT Leads, and REAs responsible for the product. These interactions will include but not be limited to : review of test data, assistance in failure investigations, disposition of QNs / DPDs, etc.

Interface directly with the customer as a technical representative

Provide risk assessment of technical issues to OCE

Monitor and coordinate changes to the hardware / software configuration

Coordinate or facilitate configuration change management

Support and / or lead proposal efforts for sustainment activities

Periodic travel to suppliers and government facilities (10-15%)

Qualifications You Must Have :

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.

Eight (8) years of directly related work experience in mechanical design and / or production support

Project Management experience as engineering technical leader

Minimum 5 years’ experience with 3D CAD tools (modeling and drawing)

Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5

Qualifications We Prefer :

Ten (10) years of directly related work experience in mechanical design and / or production support

Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity

Strong technical background with high technical aptitude

Ability to work in teams or independently, flexible, demonstrates initiative

Willingness to support tasks as experience allows relative to both design development and production support

Experience with hardware integration and test, root cause and corrective action and failure investigation principles are strongly desired.

Proficient in Creo (modeling and drawing) and Windchill (PDM)

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here : https : / / www.state.gov / m / ds / clearances / c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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