Mechanical Engineering Section Leader, On-site

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About US:

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

Job Description:

The Undersea Sensors & Structures (USS) Department leads the mechanical design, development, and integration of a diverse set of products within the Mechanical Engineering Discipline (ME). This includes undersea sensors and analysis, naval platforms, shipboard/ground-based processing and power equipment, and launchers.

The Section Leader will report to the USS Department Leader and is responsible for the success of the Section’s people and performance in accordance with RTX’s Leadership Behaviors Model. The priority of the Section Leader is to ensure that the Section delivers results by providing appropriate resources and support for all programs and initiatives led and/or supported by the Section. The Section Leader is responsible for the on-time and accurate delivery of the work products prepared by all section personnel. The Section Leader is also responsible for execution of Performance Impact throughout the year, implementing a career development program for the section members, salary planning, and for continuing leadership of and/or support to ME initiatives. This position is on-site in Marlboro, Massachusetts.

The section’s charter includes a focus on, but not limited to, electronic cabinet design, including items such as electronic packaging, CCA module and assembly level design, shock isolation, and component level detail design and documentation for a variety shipboard, ground based, and ground mobile radar systems.  Section personnel lead and/or support programs throughout the product life cycle including advanced concepts, proposals, preliminary design, detailed design, production support, and field deployment.  The Section Leader should be familiar with these roles and responsibilities to be able to facilitate section performance.  The Section Leader, in addition to their management responsibilities, will either be assigned program lead tasking or proposal work in the aforementioned areas.

The Section Leader is also responsible for contributing to the performance of ME through program performance, customer relationships and product solutions. The position requires broad based technical knowledge, the ability to lead and review engineering designs and analyses. The ability to lead engineering investigations and direct troubleshooting is essential. Demonstrated experience as a hardware task lead throughout development, detailed design, product documentation, procurement support, production support, and test support processes is highly desired.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical degree 

8+ years Mechanical Engineering experience

Existing Secret Clearance

Broad based mechanical engineering experience spanning design, production, and support phases of DoD programs, with demonstrated experience in the design and production of electronics packaging

Experience executing and reviewing design team products, leading with cost and schedule responsibility

Experience with technical and cost proposal development as ME Proposal Lead

Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, associated product data management tools, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and tolerance analysis

Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of our earned value management system (EVMS), and including basic management reports such as: EACs, HW Tracking Books, proposal reviews and Standard Bidding Tool (SBT)

Qualifications We Value:

Existing Top-Secret Clearance

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Experience executing Mechanical Engineering tasking across a diverse set of products

Demonstrated program leadership roles (IPT Lead / Hardware Lead)

Direct experience preparing/leading basic management reports including EACs, department and directorate reviews and SBT files

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Project)

What We Offer:

Whether you’re 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.

         Clearance Information:

         Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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