Mechanical Engineer I

About this role

Date Posted: 2026-08-07

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

 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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Hardware Engineering (HE) is the premier organization for hardware design, development, production, and research.  HE strives to minimize total systems cost, while maximizing production. This is achieved through commitment, training and continuous improvement using common tools and processes. The capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, operations, technical services, materials and processes, analysis and test and documentation.   

The candidate will report directly to the Interconnects Design Section within the Tactical Radars and Effectors (TRE) Department.   The Tactical Radars & Effectors Department provides mechanical and hardware systems engineering expertise and provides support across locations in Arizona, California, Texas, and Massachusetts. The Interconnects Design Section provides complex Interconnect solutions for above and below sea combatant platforms, mobile and stationary ground platforms, missiles, manned/unmanned programs across all platforms and onsite support. Engineers will perform research, design, and support to the build and development of military and commercial interconnections for all these platforms. This will include control, fiber optic, high power, high voltage, radio frequency, and waterproof.

What You Will Do • Contribute as part of a small team during product development, part and drawing creation, drawing release, and drawing change incorporation • Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers in order to generate conceptual interconnect designs and drawings in tools such as CREO, AutoCAD, and Windchill.   • This position will require interfacing with other mechanical engineers, as well as engineers from other disciplines, along with customers and program management on significant technical matters requiring coordination within and between organizations  

Qualifications You Must Have • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date. • Experience using CAD software, • Experience with CREO

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects Qualifications We Prefer • Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) and CREO Modeling tools • Demonstrates ability to apply academic engineering knowledge to solve design issues • Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills • Adaptability and willingness to work varying and multiple assignments concurrently • Willingness for minimal travel (domestic and international) • undefined 

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 Eligibility

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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