Principal Mechanical Engineer – Radar And Sensors

RTX (Raytheon Technologies)

Fullerton, CA, United States
Base: $118,300 - $224,900 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
Hybrid
Mechanical engineering leadership experience
Radar production program lifecycle management
Technical data package (tdp) authority
This role serves as the primary technical authority for the Sentinel portfolio's mechanical engineering across multiple defense products including radars and missiles

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the primary technical authority for the Sentinel portfolio's mechanical engineering across multiple defense products including radars and missiles.
  • The position requires leading staffing needs, managing risks, and ensuring successful system design and integration across various IPTs and CPTs.
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active Secret security clearance and possess at least 8 years of relevant experience in radar production.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the primary technical authority for the Sentinel portfolio's mechanical engineering across multiple defense products including radars and missiles.

Salary

Base: $118,300 - $224,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical engineering leadership experience
  • Radar production program lifecycle management
  • Technical data package (TDP) authority
  • Program cost and schedule responsibility
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Proposal mechanical scope development

Nice-to-have

  • Factory full-rate production support
  • Supplier manufacturing experience
  • PDM system management
  • Advanced degree in mechanical engineering
  • International travel willingness

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance
  • Minimum 8 years relevant experience or 5 years with advanced degree
  • Front-line or program leadership experience
  • 25% domestic and international travel required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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