Principal Mechanical Engineer - Proposal Lead

OverviewPrincipal Mechanical Engineer - Proposal Lead role in Marlborough, MA. On-site position within the Hardware Engineering Organization, Undersea, Sensors & Structures (USS) Department. The department leads the mechanical design, development, and integration of products including undersea sensors and analysis, naval platforms, shipboard/ground-based processing and power equipment, and launchers. The USS department seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead department team efforts relative to pursuing Ground-based and Shipboard Radar supporting electronics technology space, including executing proposal activities, guiding metric development, and peer reviewing proposal positions.The primary focus is leading, documenting and delivering on-time proposals for the Mechanical Engineering scope associated with the Radar electronics portfolio, based on leadership experience and established historical metrics. This includes generating the proposal, writing the Basis of Estimates (BOEs), scheduling functional management reviews, securing management approval, and communicating results back to the internal customer. The role also includes leadership of Mechanical Engineering project execution across the portfolio, focusing on Ground-based and Shipboard Radar Electronics Systems.What You Will DoEstimation of Mechanical Engineering labor required to perform tasks as defined by customer and internal proposal documentsUnderstanding and communication of project plans, earned value approach, and Risk and OpportunityUnderstanding the technical baseline and requirements to establish a basis for proposal scopeRoutinely present proposals to leadershipWork closely with section leaders in development and selection of applicable metrics for bids and Tests of ReasonablenessIdentify bid assumptions, risks and opportunitiesEvaluate proposed design, procurement and build schedules to establish attainabilityParticipate in organizational proposal reviewsSupport Department team members in peer review and mentoring of proposal executionLead and periodically generate formal Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for auditable bidsLead program execution across the Department portfolio in conjunction with proposal effortsQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experienceEight years of professional experience, and five years in task leadership and program executionExperience in developing cost proposals, program plan, and execution metricsStrong communication skills with peers and leadershipThe 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.Qualifications We PreferExperience leading proposals with the defense sector serving US Government and foreign customersStrong presentation skillsDemonstrated experience across the hardware lifecycle (R&D, design, production, sustainment, technical refresh, obsolescence redesign)Capable of prioritizing requirements, tasks, and issues – leading to rapid and efficient proposal executionAbility to synthesize and distill technical data and present material in a timely manner to leadership and teamEffective presence and influential leadership capability, with the ability to interact with senior levels of leadership effectively - including customer, Raytheon, and suppliersWhat We OfferOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.Additional DetailsThis 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 posting date, but factors may shorten or extend the window. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret).Equal Opportunity Employer: RTX provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. RTX participates in affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17