Mechanical Engineer I - Electronics Packaging

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

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

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The Airborne Radar Design Department is currently seeking an early career Mechanical Engineer (Eng I, Mech Engrg) for the Processors and Electronic Packaging section in El Segundo, CA.  The person in this position will be involved in electronics packaging design for airborne radar subsystems including Receiver, Exciter, Processor and Power Supply.  Tasks will include mechanical engineering support throughout the hardware life cycle, including concept development, preliminary and detail design, selection of precision machining techniques, transition to production, production support and installation. Typical technologies include electronic enclosures, heat exchangers (coldwalls), machined components, RF microwave assemblies, and power converter units, often with challenging size, weight, power, and cost requirements.  The initial assignment will likely focus on the engineering Production Support of an airborne miliary radar. 

This role is located in El Segundo (On-site).

The Airborne Radar Design Department is currently seeking an early career Mechanical Engineer (Eng I, Mech Engrg) for the Processors and Electronic Packaging section in El Segundo, CA.  The person in this position will be involved in electronics packaging design for airborne radar subsystems including Receiver, Exciter, Processor and Power Supply.  Tasks will include mechanical engineering support throughout the hardware life cycle, including concept development, preliminary and detail design, selection of precision machining techniques, transition to production, production support and installation. Typical technologies include electronic enclosures, heat exchangers (coldwalls), machined components, RF microwave assemblies, and power converter units, often with challenging size, weight, power, and cost requirements.  The initial assignment will likely focus on the engineering Production Support of an airborne miliary radar. 

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical support on major programs and interface with Lead Mechanical Engineers and Chief Engineers to support design objectives.
• Contribute to project teams through design development and will be expected to ensure that the established procedures are followed in the creation of technical data packages, while meeting program design objectives.  
• Work from requirements to help develop unit design concepts and perform design trades. Contribute to developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems. 
• Complete detailed layouts and design documentation using Computer Aided Design tools.
  Provide support to suppliers who are fabricating components and assemblies.
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Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related (STEM) field
• Experience with ANSI drawing standards.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances).
• Experience with electronic packaging.

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficiency with CREO or similar 3D solid modeling software.
• Exposure to RF principles, RF circuit card design, RF materials, manufacturing and producibility.
• Exposure to high-frequency environments, enclosure design, EMI shielding, and thermal management.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes for CCAs, metal housings, and brazements, or experience in manufacturing and assembly support.
• Strong technical background with high technical aptitude.Hands-on mechanical project experience. 

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.

• Relocation Eligible

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• 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.

Clearance Information: This position requires a 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

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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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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