Sr Principal RF Mechanical Section Leader

*Date Posted:* 2024-06-03*Country:* United States of America*Location:* AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA*Position Role Type:* OnsiteAt 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.  Effector RF Products is responsible for providing innovative design solutions for the packaging of antennas, RF Circuit Card Assemblies, radomes, and RF test equipment. The selected candidate will be expected to lead diverse multidiscipline teams, provide technical oversight, delegate tasks, and work with the Engineering organization to establish technology roadmaps, enable modernization, and contribute to general innovation. In addition, the candidate will work with customer personnel and program leadership to define and refine requirements to validate hardware compliance. The candidate will be responsible for providing guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to other employees across the business within the candidate’s areas of expertise. Responsibilities will be split between supporting Effector RF Products program(s) as an engineer (~90%) and providing functional support to the section “RF Mechanical” (~10%).  This is an onsite position, located in Tucson, AZ. *What You Will Do* Section Leader Responsibilities: As a Section Leader, responsibilities include working closely with the Effector RF Products Department Leader and other Section Leaders to align the department with company direction.  Section Leaders are trustworthy and accountable, willing and able to coach and mentor section members and hold critical conversations. Other responsibilities include the following: * Support hiring (resume reviews, interviews, etc.) * Support and/or drive department initiatives and goals * Promote collaboration across functional and program boundaries * Support section member performance, career development, and growth throughout the year * Hold required formal Mid-Year and Year-End Performance Impact discussions where complied feedback, key strengths and development needs, are conveyed Engineering Responsibilities: As a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, your responsibilities include small team technical leadership, development of common and mature RF products, and acting as a technical resource within the organization. A Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer develops and implements sound and innovative solutions to overcome difficult problems while considering quality, cost, schedule, and performance. *Qualifications You Must Have* * Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience to include: * Professional experience performing design and analysis for the packaging of RF products (e.g. Circuit Card Assemblies, antennas, radomes, RF test equipment, harnesses and interconnects) throughout the product life cycle to include three dimensional (3D) Computer Aided Design (CAD) software * Creation of Technical Data Packages (TDPs) using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for RF products * Current or previous professional experience in leading a team * 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* * Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering * Experience serving as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA), Control Account Manager (CAM), and/or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) * Supplier management for built to print or build to specification RF products * Creo Simulate or ANSYS Workbench for preliminary structural and thermal analysis of design concepts * Failure investigation, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation * Familiarity or direct experience with RF Printed Circuit Board (PCB) material stack ups and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) layout * One dimensional tolerance analysis for complex mechanical assemblies * Development of technical proposals, engineering project estimates, and/or white papers * Requirements verification test planning and execution * Experience creating and presenting professional level design documentation to company leadership and program customers *What We Offer* Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. *Learn More & Apply Now!* RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always. 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](https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm) The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.* *Privacy Policy and Terms:* Click on this [link](http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms