Senior Mechanical Engineer - Patriot PAC-2 Canister

Date Posted:

2025-07-31

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:

Remote

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:

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 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Organization leads the mechanical hardware design, development and production of missiles, radar, sonar, torpedo, and combat system equipment. The ME Team uses state-of-the-art tools, processes, technology, and Raytheon’s 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 Air Defense Ground Equipment (ADGE) Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of platform systems. This includes missile hardware, shelter systems, hardware integration, cable & interconnections, as well as facility development, and site integration. The department is comprised of individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support.

The ADGE department is looking for a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer – Patriot PAC-2 Canister Engineer which is responsible for Patriot PAC-2 GEM-T Missile Canister Assembly & Test.

This is a remote role that includes travel.

Willingness to travel frequently at times to the current Canister supplier in West Plains, MO and a future supplier Zahid in Jeddah, KSA

What You Will Do 

Serve as one of the primary Raytheon engineering representatives to Patriot PAC-2 Missile Canister sites, working occasionally embedded in the sites

Hands On "Working Lead" while on-site

Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges

Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals

Support and participate in resolving issues and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions.

Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment

A Creative Problem Solver

Experienced in Supplier development

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

Experience in military and/or commercial support

Experience using CREO CAD design and documentation tools

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance and US passport is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with the Patriot PAC-2 Canister design

Experience in International supplier support or development

Advanced degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or hardware systems design

Working knowledge of Military and Commercial Specifications

Experience with PDM or similar product data management tool

Familiarity with Configuration and Data Management

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.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

This position requires 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 Secu