Principal Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA122: 21251 Ridgetop CircleSterling 21251 Ridgetop Circle Sterling VA 20166 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with a passion for hands on work to join the Janus inplant Engineering team in Sterling VA.

What You Will Do:

The Janus engineering team designs and integrates optical sensors into unique automated systems to perform research and development for our customer in fielded environments. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will execute all aspects of the systems mechanical engineering discipline to include system design support build integration and test training deployment and sustainment activities for systems developed under the Janus program. Additionally the Senior Mechanical Engineer will perform engineering activities such as: supporting the development of system test requirements; planning and analysis in support of system integration and verification; hardwareintheloop testing; technical support for deployed sensor Principal Mechanical Engineer will perform a variety of handson technically challenging assignments which will directly contribute to protecting our nation.

CONUS/OCONUS travel to support systems in the field and customer tests required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

8 years of relevant engineering experience

Ability to travel periodically to suppliers manufacturing facilities and customer sites to support programs (up to 25

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar STEM degree.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Engineering experience with demonstrated knowledge in electromechanical systems design build integration and test

CAD experience with software such as PTC Creo (ProE) and SolidWorks

Ability to apply basic principles theories and concepts within the mechanical engineering field.

Conducting system/subsystem mechanical performance analysis and developing technical performance risk mitigation strategies.

Detailed mechanical design of crossplatform systems subsystems and components with multiple communications protocols in a networked environment.

Capable of generating detailed systems design documentation.

Ability to assemble troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electronic systems.

Experience working in cross discipline teams.

Solid modeling (preferably CREO).

Experience with testing of electronics to military environments (MILSTD810.

Finite element analysis (preferably Abaqus).

Experience with lowlevel programing in both Windows and Linux environments for embedded systems utilizing microcontrollers or PLCs.

Experience with networks

Design of electromechanical automated system for harsh environments.

Ability to analyze issues and define solutions.

Ability to perform trade studies to optimize system performance.

Microsoft Office applications to include MS Visio and MS Project.

Masters degree in Engineering or related STEM degree

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industryleading businesses Collins Aerospace Systems Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. Its 185000 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.

What We Offer:

Whether youre just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare wellness retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave flexible work schedules achievement awards educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 112000 USD 224000 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 candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance shortterm disability longterm disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collectivebargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual shortterm and/or longterm incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collectivebargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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