RTX

Principal Hardware Engineer – Lead

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Marlborough • Florida • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the hardware design and development efforts for protected communication, precision navigation, and navigation systems, ensuring the highest levels of performance, reliability, and security
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, systems, and test engineering to deliver integrated solutions that meet customer requirements
  • Oversee the entire hardware development lifecycle, from concept through production and deployment, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
  • Oversee rigorous testing and validation of hardware components to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation in secure communication hardware
  • Interface with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical updates, and ensure satisfaction with delivered products

Requirements

  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in hardware engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of hardware lead or control account manager (CAM) experience
  • Proven track record of leading hardware development projects from concept to production
  • Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication and radar systems, electronics packaging, and mechanical design
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues
  • Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and practices on externally reported programs including: estimates at complete (EACs) and latest reviews estimates (LRE), cost and schedule variance narratives, baseline change requests, etc.
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
hardware designhardware developmentRF communicationmicrowave communicationradar systemselectronics packagingmechanical designEarned Value Management System (EVMS)troubleshootingproject management
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentorshipproblem-solvingcollaborationinnovationcommunicationcustomer satisfactionteamworkadaptabilitycritical thinking
Certifications
U.S. government issued security clearance