Principal Engineer - Interconnects Engineer Lead - Tewksbury, MA (On-site)

Date Posted:

2025-03-12

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

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 Missile and Defense (RMD) Radar Structures & Advanced Materials (ASM) leads in mechanical hardware design, development and production of radar, sonar, torpedo, and combat system equipment. The Mechanical Product Team uses state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and RMD's Six Sigma principles. MPT’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 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 Principal Engineer – Interconnects Engineer Lead, located in Tewksbury, MA (On-site)

What You Will Do

• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements

• Mechanical design, development, and documentation of cables, harnesses, and connectors to meet defense system requirements

• Key contributor to small to mid-sized cross functional teams as a technical lead through all phases of development from proposal generation, program start up, requirements allocation, preliminary and detailed design development, and production

• Hands-on lead and mentor to the engineering team as a technical expert within the integrated product team environment

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

• Work with limited supervision and meet technical, schedule, and monetary commitments

• Participate in design peer reviews and conduct trade studies to promote sound technical decisions

• Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in an engaged team environment

• Engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers and junior engineers.  Take an active role in understanding what opportunities are needed to mature the organization on the technical front

• Drawing generation, drawing release, and drawing change incorporation

• Working with manufacturing and suppliers to evaluate technical change requests

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience.

• Five (5) years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering

• Experience in designing and developing cables and harnesses, preferably for use in Military environments, defense, and/or commercial systems.

• Experience with CAD design (CREO, AutoCAD preferred)

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Military cable and electromechanical system design/troubleshooting experience

• ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) experience

• Strong CAD design experience (CREO, AutoCAD preferred)

• Experience with CREO for creating Cable models and drawings

• Experience with PDM/Windchill or similar product data management tool

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