Date Posted:
2026-06-23
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
This Mechanical Engineer Product Team role will support the Sentinel radar product line based in Fullerton, CA and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers. This position will be an onsite role.
What You Will Do
- Will Work 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.
- Apply knowledge of fabrication processes, capabilities and limitations
- Provide Mechanical Engineering solutions on production issues to functional leadership and engagement for resources (Subject Matter Experts, etc.) to resolve production issues rapidly and efficiently.
- Collaborate with 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.
- Supports program growth and technology insertion strategies working closely with the functional leaders, program technical leadership, and Program Office.
- Supports the Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for planning and execution of production programs, lateral product applications, and major Engineering Changes.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations, or An Advanced Degree in a related field.
- Demonstrated mechanical engineering design knowledge.
- 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
- Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or hardware system design.
- Experience working in a factory supporting full-rate production of radar components and assemblies.
- Experience working with suppliers that manufacture machined parts, panels, and electronics. Experience in manufacturing and tolerancing radar mechanical systems.
- Experience with ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances).
- Must possess strong CAD, technical writing and oral communication skills.
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.
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- 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 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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.
