Senior Mechanical Engineer Transportable Radar Systems

Date Posted:

2026-06-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Tactical Radars and Effectors department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering supports the development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products including radars, missiles, command and control systems, and naval electronics.  The products support US Government and international customers.

The Tactical Radars and Effectors department is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide a blend of technical ability, experience in mechanical hardware design, system integration skills, and a strong background in program execution whether design and development or production support. As a key contributor on a mechanical or cross-functional engineering team, you will take responsibility for component and assembly modeling, documentation, design changes, and releases processes. This position is ideal for a mid-career mechanical engineer who is looking to grow their skills in design, manufacturing, and technical problem-solving within a highly collaborative and mission-focused environment.

The position is for the Woburn, Massachusetts location.  This position is an onsite role.

What You Will Do

• Design: Developing innovative technical solutions to a wide range of complex challenges spanning the entire product lifecycle, including proposal, advanced development, design, manufacturing, integration, and testing of missiles and launchers, support equipment and electronics for military programs.
• Perform mechanical design analyses utilizing engineering fundamentals to ensure form, fit, and function are as intended by design for the use-application.
  Lead small teams utilizing strong mechanical hardware design experience and knowledge in a fast-paced collaborative environment with structures, thermal, harness and interconnects, electronics packaging, tooling and/or integration.
• Provide support for product assembly and integration in factories and suppliers at both domestic and international locations to assess requirements compliancy.
  Teaming/Communication:
• Lead a mechanical engineering team and collaborate with cross-functional teams including other engineering disciplines, operations, supply chain, quality, and external suppliers to resolve technical challenges and develop effective design solutions.
• Independently manage tasks and deliver on schedule, budget, and technical goals.
  Participate in design reviews and conduct trade studies to support informed, sound engineering decisions.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, contributing to team development and technical growth.
   

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience in the creation, review and interpretation of technical documentation utilized in the development or production of hardware or tooling products.
• Experience in mechanical design, advanced design development, manufacturing or tooling processes, or related areas.
• Experience in the development, creation, release, or updates of engineering drawings utilizing a 3D CAD design tool.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security