Sr Harness & Interconnect Engineer at Raytheon summary:
The Sr Harness & Interconnect Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the production of wire harnesses and interconnect solutions for military and aerospace applications. The role involves defining mechanical and electrical requirements, creating detailed drawings, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing technical data packages while coordinating across multiple teams. Candidates must have extensive experience in harness design and manufacturing, proficiency with engineering software, and must hold a U.S. security clearance.
Date Posted:
2025-10-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ862: 3360 Hemisphere Loop Bldg M10 3360 East Hemisphere Loop Building M10, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret
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.
The Mechanical Engineering team leads the design, development and production of mechanical hardware at Raytheon. We use state-of-the-art tools, processes, technology, and CORE principles. Mechanical Engineering’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test and documentation.
The Precision Control Actuation Systems (PCAS) department is part of the Hardware Engineering Organization and comprises approximately 185 engineers located in Tucson, AZ, and Huntsville, AL. Our team specializes in two main core areas: Control Actuation Systems (CAS) and Mechanism Design and Development, as well as Harness and Interconnect (H&I) Design and Development. The PCAS department supports the product lifecycle from concept through production.”
What You Will Do
- You will be responsible for identifying and deriving system requirements,
- be responsible for the definition of mechanical outline and construction details, connector selection and specification, mechanical and assembly drawings, oversee electrical layout, perform first order electrical analysis, and ownership of final technical data package.
- You will be responsible for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for finished product.
- You will interact with senior personnel on significant technical matters, often requiring coordination between cross-functional organizations and physical locations.
- You will be responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of electronics and interconnect packaging solutions for multiple missile programs.
- You will be called on to provide expertise in a wide range of tasking, sometimes outside scope of traditional design responsibilities.
What You Will Learn
- You will be growing your understanding of the aerospace industry and ability to apply technical theories in the mechanical, electrical, and/or systems engineering disciplines to develop harness and interconnect solutions.
- Your contributions are expected to be significant towards the completion of entire projects with limited supervision.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or 9 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree or advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design and/or manufacturing of wire harnessing for military, or aerospace, or commercial applications.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Eight (08) or more years of experience in the design and manufacturing of flex, rigid flex, round wire, RF, and/or fiber optic harnessing for military and aerospace applications
- Demonstrated expertise with Creo Parametric (MCAD) software and Windchill (PLM).
- Familiarity with Technical Data Package (TDP) requirements to include ASME drawing standards
- Experience working with harness and interconnect manufacturers to support program needs and travel periodically to manufacturing facilities.
- Demonstrated strong technical background with high technical aptitude
- Experience with industry specifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, SAE AS22759, J-STD-001 Mil-PRF-31032, IPC-6013, IPC-2221, or IPC-2223
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
- Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with both technical and non-technical team members and customers.
- Self-starter, ability to work independently.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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.
Learn More & Apply Now! (Optional)
- 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 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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Keywords:
wire harness design, interconnect engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, military applications, Creo Parametric, Technical Data Package, electronics packaging, manufacturing engineering, security clearance
