Senior Mechanical CAD Engineer

Date Posted: 2025-09-29

Country: United States of America

Location: MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

Join Raytheon, a leader in aerospace and defense with over 100 years of experience. We address significant challenges and enhance national security through innovative engineering solutions. Our Hardware Engineering Organization is integral to the design, development, and production of cutting-edge equipment such as radar, sonar, and missile systems. We utilize advanced tools and methodologies to stay ahead of evolving threats while ensuring our team's capabilities span across engineering, manufacturing, and technical services.

The Radar Mechanical Design Department specializes in the mechanical design and integration of advanced radar systems, including phased array radars and support modules. We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical CAD Engineer to contribute to our radar development programs. In this role, you will lead the design and documentation process, ensuring optimal performance of mechanical hardware.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with engineers to propose, design, develop, and document detailed mechanical designs and large assemblies using CREO.

• Communicate effectively with team members and suppliers to model and document technical data packages, ensuring compliance with design requirements.

• Manage large assemblies in CREO while optimizing workflows for drafting and modeling methodologies.

• Ensure timely updates and distribution of engineering documentation as per engineering change notices.

• Stay updated on documentation standards per ASME Y14.24 to mediate conflicts in program documentation.

• Provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with product standards and remove roadblocks in the design process.

• Support product development from initial concepts to detailed releases, adhering to program schedules.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience.

• 8 or more years of mechanical engineering experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical design drafting and development, preferably related to defense or aerospace systems.

• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, specifically CREO, coupled with experience in large assembly management and PTC Windchill Product Data Management.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analyses, and ASME Y-14.5 standards.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance prior to the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques and assembly best practices.

• Experience driving improvements in modeling and design processes.

• Knowledge of military or aerospace specifications and industry design standards.

• A strong technical background with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while serving as the design authority with excellent communication skills.

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.

RTX Corporation, an Aerospace and Defense entity, offers advanced systems and services to commercial and government clients worldwide. With 185,000 employees, we operate at the forefront of science to provide solutions in various advanced technologies.

What We Offer:

• RTX prioritizes values such as Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation in all actions and behaviors.

Thank you for considering applying for this position. This role is classed as onsite, requiring physical presence for effective collaboration and product development. We look forward to the possibility of you joining our team

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.