Senior Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ 2501 W University Dr WING Z BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX the world largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

The responsibilities include evaluating test results of complex test equipment and determining root cause of failures. You will give directions for reworking and retesting failed assemblies. You will track trends to detect systemic problems. You will work closely with multiple functions such as manufacturing engineering factory operations and quality engineers to develop improvements in areas like yields test procedures cycle time etc.

The test equipment supports different Electro-optical Infrared (EOIR) system variants produced in the McKinney TX Consolidated Manufacturing Center. This is a first shift role (start times vary between 7am to 9am) and standard workdays starting Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend support with options for 9/80 work schedule.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical expertise and troubleshoot test equipment issues identify root causes and implement corrective actions

• Investigate failure trends perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address systemic issues

• Hands on troubleshooting of optical and mechanical equipment

• Post-delivery factory support of test equipment

• Support daily factory needs to maintain equipment uptime such as preventative maintenance and troubleshooting and resolving test equipment failures

• Work initiatives focused on reducing cycle time minimizing touch time and optimizing overall production costs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges in production

• Operate and utilize standard electrical equipment (oscilloscopes function generators power supplies etc.) to support troubleshooting and system evaluations

• Carrying out appointed tasks with minimal supervision

• Engage with supplier(s) for test equipment purchases and troubleshooting needs

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a Bachelors degree in Science Technology Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

• Experience reading drawings datasheets and system specifications

• 2 years hands-on experience maintaining/repairing test equipment and troubleshooting test equipment issues

• 2 years experience working in a factory environment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience designing experiments to troubleshoot failures or investigate production issues such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations

• Hands-on experience building or reworking/repairing using mechanical assembly hand tools (e.g. socket set ball drivers torque wrench).

• Basic mechanical engineering knowledge such as mechanical mechanisms (i.e. gears actuators etc.)

• Familiarity with fiber optics experience in physically performing optical alignments experience setting up and maintaining optical test equipment including calibration efforts

• Basic electrical engineering knowledge such as understanding of Op-Amps Multiplexers ADC/DA etc.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

• Relocation assistance is not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86800 USD - 165200 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 short-term disability long-term 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 collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining 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 U.S.-based 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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