Senior Manager Mechanical Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-11-02

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

 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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon’s Vision Systems and Electronic Warfare Center is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering to lead and manage a talented team of 12-15 mechanical engineers.

The section specializes in the design, integration, verification, and production of digital processors and RF receiver subsystems for airborne platforms. Key interfaces will be with other sections across the department, other engineering disciplines, as well as internal and external customers.

This is an onsite position located in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do

The Section Manager (SM) has direct line management responsibility for the engineers in the section including career and performance development, mentoring, training, tool and process development, resource allocation, and championing the use of established procedures, processes and instructions.

Be a key technical contributor to the programs and products supported by the section.

Serve as a liaison to the programs, ensuring program success along technical, cost and schedule parameters, as well as overseeing section member job assignments, performance, and recognition.

Participate in bid and proposal efforts and share in other cross-functional SM responsibilities.

This role requires the candidate to possess working knowledge of electronics packaging design and manufacturing including knowledge/experience with thermal and structural design and analysis, electrical component design, construction and failure modes, printed wiring board and circuit card assembly processes and best practices, surface mount installation processes and failure modes, metal fabrication and finishing methods, RF isolation mechanical design, and environmental test methods and equipment. You will also have working knowledge of electronics/processor systems design and development utilizing COTS/MOTS components and products.

Occasional travel (10-20%) may be required to other Raytheon facilities and suppliers or customer sites.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.

Experience leading mechanical design, development and/or implementation of defense-related electronic systems with demonstrated ability to meet program objectives, including serving as a subsystem lead, REA, IPTL, or similar technical authority role.

Experience designing and developing electronics packaging solutions for high-reliability systems including supporting hardware through environmental qualifications (e.g. vibration, shock, thermal) and product delivery.

Experience applying Geometric Dimension Tolerance (GD&T) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) drawing standards to production hardware.

Experience with 3D solid modeling tools (Creo/Pro/Engineer or similar) for mechanical design and documentation.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience as a people manager with a successful track record building effective teams including hiring and personnel development, cross functional collaboration, teamwork, decision making, adaptability, morale building and strengthening team dynamics.

Experience in all phases of the engineering lifecycle including bidding, design, implementation, delivery, EVMS or comparable earned value management system and associated engineering tracking and metrics.

Experience in the following areas:

Electronic Warfare (EW), radar, RF subsystems, or airborne electronics

Thermal and structural analysis methods for electronics hardware using FEA modeling techniques

CCA/PCB integration, cabling and harness design, or RF isolation features

Design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and presenting technical data to customers.

Proposals, including Basis of Estimates (BOEs) or technical volume leadership and contributions.

Root cause investigations and corrective actions in production environments

Parts Management and Materials and Process Engineering

Demonstrated skills and success in handling a fast paced and dynamic product development environment.

What We Offer

• •A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• •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, Innovation, and Safety.
• •Relocation assistance available.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

• •This position requires onsite work in Goleta, CA: Welcome to Raytheon in Goleta, CA
• •This position requires 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

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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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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