Senior Principal Optomechanical Design Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-05-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Our Surveillance and Optics Mechanical Systems (SOMS) organization at Raytheon provides the joint warfighter with actionable information from an unblinking eye across the battlespace.  By joining our SOMS Engineering team you will have the opportunity to design, test, and deliver product capabilities for precision EO/IR systems which provide situational awareness and a tactical advantage for our customers. 

As a Senior Principal Optomechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading efforts to produce cutting-edge components for our programs.  This individual will be focused on hardware design and documentation, system build and integration, and delivery of high-quality hardware to the warfighter.  The position is directly tied to development and delivery of precision EO/IR hardware designs under the guidance of the Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) and the Program Chief Engineer in McKinney, Texas.

But more than anything, we are a diverse team of innovators, creators and strategists drawing inspiration from each other every day.  We collaborate, iterate, and execute with an eye toward inclusivity, the company mission and personal career growth.

Explore our opportunities today and join us!

Qualifications you must have:

Prior work experience with Optomechanical design and development

Hands-on experience with EO/IR hardware build and test experience

Prior work experience with 3D hardware modeling and design execution utilizing PTC Creo software.

Solving technical challenges to meet budget and schedule allocations

Mechanical design processes knowledge.

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.

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Qualifications We Prefer:

Task ownership

Interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent communication skills

Required Education:

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

U.S. Citizenship required as the applicant must have the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance within the first year after start date

What’s in it for you:

Raytheon Technologies ranked #21 on LinkedIn’s Top Companies for 2022

Flexible work schedules, possibilities for remote work, one-week paid company shut down in December

Our advanced sensors, cyber services and software solutions help provide a decisive advantage to civil, military, and commercial customers in more than 30 countries

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

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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.

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.

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 in