Senior Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted : 2025-09-15

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, 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 mechanical and electrical design, development and production of radar, sonar, torpedo, and combat system equipment. The mechanical team uses state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and Raytheon’s CORE principles. ME’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.

The Radar Mechanical Design Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of some of the most innovative land-based and shipboard radars in the world. This includes phased array radar systems, electronic modules, pedestals, and power and cooling systems. The department comprises individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our radar development programs.  This person will be responsible to lead mechanical teams in all phases of our design cycles, from concept development through design, development, build and test. Key requirements for this position include proven problem solving skills and experience in hardware design and integration, engineering analysis, and mechanical drawing creation with military hardware.   Individuals will interface and collaborate primarily with other engineering disciplines, as well as operations, systems, quality and program offices.

This Senior Engineer role will be based  in Marlborough, MA  or Tewksbury, MA and is an on-site role.

What You Will Do :

Utilizing strong mechanical hardware design experience and knowledge with ruggedized structures, interconnects, cooling, electronics packaging and / or array integration

Developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of phase array radars / electronics for multiple military programs

Supervising the definitions of mechanical outline and construction details, component selection and specification, mechanical and assembly drawings, electrical / RF layout, and delivering the final technical data package

Employing transition-to-production practices with the ability to lead a design release into production

Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals with ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work

Preparing proposal inputs on behalf of the product area

Providing technical conscience, challenged with making sure the product and process meet appropriate standards and requirements while helping to remove roadblocks

Perform complex tolerance analyses to ensure form, fit, and function are as intended by design for the use-application.

Interacting frequently with senior personnel, occasionally including external customers, on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience.

Minimum of 3 years in the design of radar architecture or electronics packaging for military or aerospace or commercial applications

Proficiency with ANSI / ASME Y14.5 GD&T experience in practice.

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.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Experience with ANSI drawing standards and technical data package creation

First order structural analysis techniques.

Experience with design to military and commercial standards

Experience in leading small development efforts and teams.

Experience with CREO (Pro / E) or similar 3D solid modeling software

Cognizant of machine suppliers’ capabilities or have direct experience in a manufacturing and assembly support role for producibility

Familiarity with the design and manufacturing processes of CCAs, mechanical / RF components, metal housings, structures, and electronics assemblies, metal fabrications and joining techniques

Experience in selection of materials for structural, thermal, mechanical, electrical, producibility, and environmental considerations including corrosion mitigation and prevention.

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with team members and customers

Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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