Freelance Rf Design Engineer Jobs in Rhode Island

We are expanding our engineering organization dramatically to meet exciting customer demand, and we are actively looking for engineers who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems.

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. Our Hardware Mechanical Engineering team leads the mechanical hardware design, development and production of critical defense systems. The ideal candidate for Senior Mechanical Engineer will bring a blend of technical ability, experience in mechanical hardware design, system integration skills, and a strong background in program execution.

Design:

• Develop innovative technical solutions to a wide range of complex challenges spanning the entire product lifecycle, including proposal, advanced development, design, cooling, manufacturing, integration, and testing of radars, support equipment and electronics for military programs.
• Perform tolerance analyses to ensure form, fit, and function are as intended by design for the use-application.
• Lead small teams utilizing strong mechanical hardware design experience and knowledge in a fast‑paced collaborative environment with ruggedized structures, interconnects, cooling, electronics packaging, tooling and/or array integration.
• Provide support for product integration and efforts in both domestic and international factories and supplier locations to assess requirements compliance.

Teaming/Communication:

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including other engineering disciplines, operations, supply chain, quality, and external suppliers to resolve technical challenges and develop effective design solutions.
• Independently manage tasks and deliver on schedule, budget, and technical goals.
• Participate in design reviews and conduct trade studies to support informed, sound engineering decisions.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, contributing to team development and technical growth.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience in the creation, review and interpretation of technical documentation utilized in the development or production of hardware or tooling products.
• Experience in mechanical design, advanced design development, manufacturing or tooling processes, or related areas.
• Experience in the development, creation, release, or updates of engineering drawings utilizing a 3D CAD design tool.

• Proven mechanical design ability in a production or advanced development environment.
• Experience in design, fabrication, or integration of Electronics Packaging, design and development of Electronic Systems, including interconnects, power distribution, cooling, RF or tooling products.
• Technical Data Package creation, change notice processing including communication of required functional and performance requirements.
• Experience using CREO CAD design and documentation tools or similar 3D solid modeling software with a configuration and data management environment.
• Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Experience with cost and/or schedule reporting or proposal development.
• Highly detail‑oriented with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with Military and/or Commercial Specifications and requirements.
• Willingness to travel (domestic and international).
• Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace hardware systems design.

Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off). Relocation assistance is available. A salary range of 86,800 USD to 165,200 USD is provided as a good faith estimate, with additional compensation and benefits as outlined. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. The role is U.S.-based.

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.