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Senior RF Mechanical Engineer Raytheon... – Posted by Roland DIBO

Design Engine, Columbia, MD, United States


The Raytheon Subsystem Engineering and Photonics group is actively seeking a Senior RF Mechanical Engineer to join our group in Columbia, MD. The Subsystem Engineering and Photonics Group is a hands‑on, multi‑disciplinary engineering team that works to design, develop, and fabricate the next generation of RF and photonic communications systems. The Sr. RF Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for supporting our design and testing efforts by working with the engineering team to develop functional prototype solutions in a CAD environment and then fabricating hardware to realize those solutions. The individual will also be responsible for creating fixturing to support R&D lab testing needs and troubleshooting of machinery and test equipment.

What You Will Do

Serve as a technical resource to the organization

Collaborate in a multi‑disciplinary team setting to solve complex engineering problems

Create 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for RF and Photonic products designs

Develop prototype hardware designs and coordinate fabrication

Perform hands‑on integration and test support for prototype hardware

Hold design and drawing reviews with peers and subject matter experts

Support lab operations by designing, fabricating, and troubleshooting test fixturing and equipment

Supplier management for built to print or build to specification RF and Photonic products

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

Minimum 2 years of engineering related experience in the area of mechanical design

Experience in solid modeling tools such as CREO

Experience in rapid prototyping and hardware integration

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience working with optical fiber splicers

Experience potting RF or Photonic systems

Experience working collaboratively in a multi‑discipline team.

Experience supporting lab operations.

Self‑motivated problem solver with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment

What We Offer 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.

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: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Location US-MD-COLUMBIA- 7100 Columbia Gateway Dr ~ COLUMBIA GATEWAY, Ste 160

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