Date Posted:
2026-06-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.?
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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The Tactical Radars and Effectors department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering supports the development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products including radars, missiles, command and control systems, and naval electronics. The products support US Government and international customers.
This Mechanical Engineer I will support the Sentinel radar product line and sensors based in Fullerton, CA and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers. This position will be an onsite role; Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
What You Will Do:
Working within a team environment to develop innovative mechanical subsystems with solid modeling practices and drawing creation using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Solidworks, or equivalent
Develop preliminary sketches, diagrams, and other engineering information to generate 3-D design models and/or conceptual designs
Exposure to solid modeling practices and drawing creation using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Solidworks, or equivalent
Knowledge of fabrication processes, capabilities and limitations
Support Mechanical Engineering solutions on production issues to functional leadership and engagement for resources (Subject Matter Experts, etc.) to resolve production issues rapidly and efficiently
Support functional team leads for the integration efforts across the Cross Product Teams in the Sentinel portfolio to ensure successful system design, integration, production and program execution
What You Will Learn:
Understanding of and disciplined application of tools / processes / approaches / instructions across the radar product life cycle
Provide radar technical data package (TDP) support that includes design, development, manufacturing, and failure investigation solutions
Participant in the Engineering changes process, peer review process, Engineering Documentation Standards (EDS) implementation, Configuration Control Board (CCB) participant as required by RTX command media
Supports program growth and technology insertion strategies working closely with the functional leaders, program technical leadership, and Program Office.
Supports Mechanical leads for planning and execution of production programs, lateral product applications, and Engineering Changes.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.? U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Demonstrated mechanical engineering design knowledge
Exposure to product lifecycle stages of a radar production program
Experience resolving technical challenges
Position requires a minimum of 25% of travel to suppliers and production facilities which include domestic and international travel.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or hardware system design.
Willing to work in a factory supporting full-rate production of sensors, radar components and assemblies.
Willing to work remotely with suppliers that manufacture machined parts, panels, and electronics.
Exposure to manufacturing and tolerancing mechanisms.
Exposure to ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances).
Strong CAD, technical writing and oral communication skills.
What We Offer
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Please ensure the role @type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
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.
Candidates will learn more about role @type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.
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