Principal Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KY-LOUISVILLE-500 ~ 1001 Cheri Wy ~ BLDG 500, Ste 300, 400, 500

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

Confidential - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon’s System Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors (SR&S) Center is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support Raytheon’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contract in Louisville, KY, as Chief Engineer. In this role, you will oversee critical engineering activities such as drawing reviews, proposal reviews, supplier interactions, and potential drawing updates. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, program management, finance, supply chain, and quality to ensure program success.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Project Engineering Cross-Functional Team in planning and tracking projects to achieve optimal efficiency, establish best practices in project planning, and drive mission success.

• Oversee project planning, tracking, and progress reporting for assigned projects. Collaborate with the Program Management team to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and performance metrics. Drive excellence in achieving on-time delivery.

• Serve as the primary interface with Raytheon Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Engineers to assess and approve proposed drawing and process deviations for suitability.

• Process, evaluate, and provide timely responses to Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs) to ensure compliance with requirements.

• Collaborate directly with a broad supplier base to provide technical solutions and guidance on engineering-related challenges. Prioritize expeditious resolution of issues to avoid cost and lead-time impacts, particularly in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract environment.

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing effective risk mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

• Domestic travel expected, approximately 5-10%.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience interpreting, updating, and/or revising engineering drawings.

• Experience with project management, project leadership and/or technical leadership.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, successfully managing multiple priorities across 1,000+ active contracts annually on various Raytheon platforms.

• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to make accurate, informed, and timely decisions, even with limited information or ambiguity.

• Demonstrated ability to assess contract risks, evaluate technical and programmatic inputs, and make informed, timely decisions in situations with limited or evolving information.

• Skilled in applying structured decision‑making frameworks and interpreting complex contractual language to ensure recommendations and actions remain aligned with internal policies and U.S. Government requirements.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of successfully aligning and guiding teams of engineers and logisticians to resolve routine and complex challenges.

• Experience working with internal and external customers, delivering technical solutions tailored to user requirements, and creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation.

• Ability to collaborate and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams, consistently delivering results and exceeding customer expectations.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build productive relationships at all levels within and outside the organization.

• Demonstrated expertise in program management, including managing staffing, resource allocation, and task assignments to meet critical project milestones and deliverables.

What We Offer

• 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.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms