Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-08-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 hardware design, development and production of radar, sonar, torpedo, and combat system equipment. The ME 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, hardware integration, and electronic modules, pedestal and power and cooling systems. The department is comprised of individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support.

Mechanical Engineering is searching for an experienced Senior Principal Design Engineer to work in the Radar Design Department.

This onsite role will be based in Marlborough, MA or Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do:

• You will be responsible for developing  sound technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle.

• Program support and development from early development through transition to production.

• Lead  the mechanical development of radar systems and components that achieve the performance requirements at the system-level.

• Provides technical conscience, challenged with making sure the product and process meet appropriate standards and requirements

• Ensures balance with risk conditions and constraints while advising leadership.

• Visible and accountable for technical decisions.

• Frequent technical contact with the customer and senior personnel including requirements, significant technical commitments, IRAD, future technical needs, etc.

• You will also be responsible for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product.

• Work with minimal direction or supervision, while exercising considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment.

• Periodic travel will be required to  support collaboration, and hardware build and test

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

• A minimum of eight years of experience in the design of  mechanical design for military or aerospace or commercial applications.

• Experience with innovative mechanical design and trouble shooting skills.

• Experience with phase array structures, and/or hardware packaging, and/or array integration for military or mechanical or commercial applications in a collaborative environment.

• 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:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

• Effective communication with all levels of a program and customer.

• Experience with ANSI drawing standards and/or first order or structural analysis techniques.

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

• Familiarity with the design and manufacturing processes of CCAs, metal housings, sheet metal, or assembly operations.

• Strong technical background with high technical aptitude.