High Power Microwave Mechanical Lead

Company: Raytheon
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2025-01-30 Country: United States of America Location: AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 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. We are currently hiring a Mechanical lead Level II for the Advanced Technology High Power Microwave (HPM) portfolio and IRAD teams. -Current AT HPM portfolio includes DEFEND, REDCAT, Chimera, Humbolt as well as additional CRAD pursuits. - This role involves cross functional collaboration and basic understanding of HPM pulser, source and antenna technologies planned for integration into both ground based and ship based platforms. - The HPM Mechanical Lead is responsible for the mechanical design and execution of the pulser, source and antenna hardware within the portfolio. - This lead also serves as the REA to our major antenna supplier, Vector. Scope execution spans Tucson, the Raytheon Northeast facilities, supplier facilities in Ohio as well as integration efforts at various test sites. -Tasks include supporting development or production, leading proposal activities, and technical management of mechanical engineering disciplines throughout the product life cycle. -Must be capable of collaborating and coordinating with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve issues. - This will be onsite at our Tucson, AZ location. What You Will Do:

• Lead day-to-day MED tasks in order to execute on the Advanced Technology HPM CRAD and IRAD programs delivering strategic systems and components
• Serves as the MED proposal lead for Customer Research and Development (CRAD) to enable advanced capabilities and new business technologies into adjacent markets -
• Coordinates closely with the Program Manager(s) and CE regarding MED budget and schedule -
• Coordinate, write, and deliver technical briefs to both internal and external customers
• Provides support to government meetings (working groups), data generation and reviews
• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements.
• Lead MED design effort, team size variable, as large as 10 members. (Collaborating across multiple disciplines with Structural and Thermal analyst, Materials Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain).
• Provide scheduling, staffing, and budget oversights to aforementioned lead efforts
• Lead a team(s) with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.
• Develop mechanical designs from initial concept to formal technical data package generation (engineering drawings, models) and culminating in initial demonstration builds and prototype testing
• Work thru engineering problems associated with large structures, welded assemblies, component integration, mechanisms, power and cooling systems, electronic assemblies
• Support suppliers with product integration
• Perform and review tolerance analyses to ensure form, fit, and function are as intended by design for the use-application.
• Improve new and existing designs using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Producibility principles.
• Work with suppliers for component part selections and developments to procure solutions that fit within design constraints and requirements
• Participate and lead design peer reviews, resolve action items, and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions.
• Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment. Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or related field
    • Minimum 2 years of prior mechanical engineering experience
      • Experience in HPM (High Power Microwave) technologies
      • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer:
        • Experience managing teams in a technical capacity
        • Strong understanding of Thermal, Structural, Dynamic, and Reliability analysis to provide inputs and support. Incorporate results and findings into mechanical design. 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 Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now! - RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always. - 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. The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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