Senior Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted:
2026-03-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01
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

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support new product development within the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Department. The team specializes in the design, integration, verification, and production of digital processors and RF receiver subsystems for airborne platforms. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support mechanical development efforts across a variety of programs in Goleta, California. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Leadership to help deliver integrated hardware solutions. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to complex engineering challenges while continuing to develop technical depth in electronics packaging and ruggedized hardware design.

What You Will Do

• Support the design and development of mechanical solutions for RF and digital electronics hardware operating in thermal and high-vibration environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical designs with electrical, systems, and manufacturing requirements.
• Contribute to electronics packaging design, including enclosures, circuit card assemblies, and mechanical integration of components.
• Assist in performing and interpreting thermal and structural analyses to support design decisions and product performance.
• Participate in hardware integration, testing, and environmental qualification activities (e.g., vibration, shock, thermal).
• Support the preparation and delivery of design reviews, technical documentation, and engineering artifacts.
• Work alongside senior engineers to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement design improvements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing and documentation standards and procedures.
• Experience supporting multiple phases of the product development lifecycle, including mechanical design, electronics packaging, manufacturing support, hardware integration, and testing.
• Experience with solid modeling with a minimum of three years of creating and documenting mechanical designs in CREO or similar modeling tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience as a leader of a technical team including Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), Mechanical or Hardware Lead.
• Experience with EW/Radar Systems or RF Products. Experience with Conformal Antenna Array Packaging.
• Experience with managing budget and schedule (Earned Value Management (EVM)).
• Experience with design reviews including preparation of chart decks, generating design artifacts and presenting to customers.
• Experience with electronics packaging, cabling and harness design, or printed wiring board designs and routing.
• Experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA modeling techniques.
• Experience developing Basis of Estimate (BOEs) for proposals and providing proposal technical volume leadership.
• Proficiency with Parts Management and Materials and Process Engineering.
• COTS / MOTS Design and Development.
• Experience executing root cause analysis and developing effective corrective actions.
• Experience interfacing and communicating with customers (internal/external), regarding assessments of program performance (technical, cost and schedule).

What We Offer

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, 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.
• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position is relocation eligible.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.
• This is an onsite position in Goleta, CA: Welcome to Raytheon in Goleta, CA

This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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

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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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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