Principal Mechanical Engineer - Interconnects

Date Posted : 2025-08-25

Country :

United States of America

Location :

MA802 : Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 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, 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 Mechanical Engineering (ME) is the premier organization for mechanical hardware design, development, production, and research.  ME strives to minimize total systems cost, while maximizing production. This is achieved through commitment, training and continuous improvement using common tools and processes. The capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, operations, technical services, materials and processes, analysis and test and documentation.

The candidate will report directly to the Interconnects Design Section within the Tactical Radars and Effectors (TRE) Department.   The TRE Department leads mechanical and hardware design, development and production of radar, sonar, torpedo, communication, and combat system equipment across locations in California, Arizona, Texas, and Massachusetts. The Interconnects Design Section provides complex Interconnect solutions for above and below sea combatant platforms, mobile and stationary ground platforms, missiles, manned / unmanned programs across all platforms and onsite support. Engineers will perform research, design, and support to the build and development of military and commercial interconnections for all these platforms. This will include control, fiber optic, high power, high voltage, radio frequency, and waterproof.

The position is for the Marlborough, Massachusetts location.  This position is an onsite role.

What You Will Do

Use mechanical and electrical flow down to design, select components, and route cables using CREO to verify cable path, volume capture, lengths, and interfaces

Use mechanical and electrical information to develop interconnections sketches, diagrams, and other engineering information to generate conceptual designs and drawings in tools such as CREO, AutoCAD, and Windchill.  Development and review of schematic diagrams, interconnection diagrams, cable assembly drawings and associated component control drawings

Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.  Work with minimal direction or supervision, while exercising considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment

Represent the Mechanical Engineering organization as the prime technical contact for cable & harness interconnect design

Interact with high level representatives on significant technical matters requiring coordination between organizations and suppliers

Qualifications You Must Have

BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field (Electrical, Mechanical)

Eight (8)+ years of experience in Interconnects design

Proficiency with Creo and large assembly management, PTC Windchill Product Data Management (PDM), Technical Data Package releases and CN / CR and IR’s

Hands-on experience of concept definition through detailed design and transition manufacturing within interconnect domain, including interconnect manufacturing and field troubleshooting

Prototype and rapid hardware program development build and mechanical assembly experience

Working knowledge of interconnect component parts, their application, and major suppliers for interconnection components industry including connectors, backshells and wires

Demonstrated knowledge of component military specifications, codes, standards, test specifications and associated QPLs and QMLs associated with connectors, coaxial cables, multi-conductor cables, interconnection cable & wire and fiber-optic cables

Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Frequent technical contact with the customer and senior personnel inclusive of requirements, IRAD, future technical needs, etc.

Self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to find work and execute to a higher-level strategy independently, without the need for supervision

Detailed experience using AutoCAD, CREO, CREO Routing, and CREO Schematic

Adaptability and willingness to work varying and multiple assignments concurrently

Proven ability to lead technical solutions to complex user requirements

Willingness for minimal travel (domestic and international)

Engineering / Other Technical Positions : 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.

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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