Principal Engineer, Radomes and Composites

What You Will Do

• Lead mechanical and structural evaluations of radome and composite assemblies supporting NGJ production
• Partner with suppliers to review fabrication processes, resolve build issues, and assess material and process variations impacting quality or performance
• Analyze production and inspection data to validate structural integrity, material properties, dimensional compliance, and RF‑sensitive features
• Support engineering change proposals, producibility improvements, and risk‑reduction activities tied to composite and radome manufacturing
• Conduct technical reviews, present findings to program and customer leadership, and coordinate across engineering, operations, and supply chain

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited university and 8 years of experience to include any combination of the following:
• 8+ years of experience in composites, radome engineering, mechanical design, or structural analysis
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and material/inspection data
• Experience with structural or materials analysis tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or equivalent)
• Experience working with suppliers or manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues, assess capability, or review process conformance
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as this position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance
• Ability to travel periodically to suppliers, manufacturing facilities and customer sites to support programs (at least 25%)

Qualifications We Prefer

• MS or PhD in an engineering discipline
• 10+ years of industry experience in the design, manufacturing and testing of radomes and composite structures
• Direct experience supporting composite or radome production, including supplier oversight and quality assessment
• Familiarity with MRB processes, root cause and corrective action methods (RCCA), and AS9100‑aligned quality systems
• Knowledge of dielectric material behavior, RF performance considerations, or radome electromagnetic performance
• Background in design for manufacturability, process optimization, or production yield improvement
• Experience supporting aerospace or defense hardware through transition from development into full-rate production

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. This is an onsite position and offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

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.

This position requires a security clearance.