Mechanical Design Engineer II - Huntsville, AL -Onsite
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2025-02-17Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
AL218: 315 Bob Heath Drive,Huntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USAPosition 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.
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 an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer II to work on a multi-discipline team to support the production of Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems located in Huntsville, AL.
This is an onsite role with regular support required in a production missile integration facility.
This position requires strong communication skills to collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality. Experience with hardware integration and test, supplier first article inspections, production work instructions and failure investigation principals are strongly desired.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities may include concept development, detailed design, analysis, integration and test, support of transition to production efforts, and product improvement. Additional duties may include factory production line support in the areas of root cause and corrective action and problem resolution at various suppliers.
Candidate 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. Candidate 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.
Complex problem solving
Technical execution of tasks
Commitment to program schedule and budget
Communication of technical information by way of presentations and other means
Regular onsite support at Missile Integration Facility
Periodic travel to suppliers or other program sites will be required (10-15%)
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar Engineering discipline
2 years’ experience in mechanical design and/or production support.
Experience with 3D CAD tools (modeling and drawing)
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Willingness to support tasks as experience allows relative to both design development and production support.
Proficient in Creo (modeling and drawing) and Windchill (PDM)
Active DoD issued security clearance.
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.
Relocation Eligible
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
, an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be
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