HW Systems Engineer

RTX•Middletown, RI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

RTX BBN Technologies, a noted high-tech research & development company, seeks a creative self-starter that is organized, hands-on, and people-centered to fill the role of Hardware Systems Developer in our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit. This position is for a multi-functional professional in the field of electro-mechanical engineering to support the design, physical fabrication and assembly, process development, and technical evaluation of systems ranging in maturity from conceptual to high TRL products. The ideal candidate will possess a proven background in mechanical and/or electrical design, hands-on integration and evaluation, and a robust methodology for performing organized and traceable iterative design and evaluation cycles. A successful individual possesses the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within a small development team to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks that align with project objectives. Project topics include, but are not limited to, unmanned platforms, complex sensing and data collection systems, and embedded computing devices. The candidate shall have the aptitude to manage and track multiple parallel technical activities. This is an on-site position, but offers the ability to work one day of the week remotely.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience heading up small rapid development projects
Experience in multidiscipline system design and testing
Experience in hardware system optimization including technical performance, manufacturing, and cost
Experience in software development
Experience in requirements analysis, development, decomposition and maintenance
Experience developing and maintaining requirements traceability matrices
Excellent written and oral communication skills
An active security clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as a hands-on electro-mechanical system developer
Analyze system requirements and objectives, determine and document approaches to satisfy, and perform tasks to fulfill
Develop and analyze designs using computer modeling tools (e.g. Solidworks, Matlab, Ansys)
Work within BBN’s maker space to: Fabricate, assemble, and test mechanical components to include custom machined, 3D printed, and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) parts
Fabricate, assemble, and test electrical components which may necessitate wiring and light soldering
Develop and execute a range of processes and procedures including fab/assembly (i.e. work instructions), component and system level testing, and failure/troubleshooting analysis for prototype and production systems
Produce and maintain technical metric tracking documents such as Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) spreadsheets
Produce and maintain documentation such as drawings, schematics, BOMs, reports, and manuals
Independently perform market and scientific database research to inform design approaches
Interface and collaborate with internal and external scientists, engineers, and program management
Communicate through oral presentations and written reports on program status, issues and success
This position will require some domestic travel (up to 10%)

Benefits

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, 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.
Relocation Assistance available
This position is Onsite at our Middletown, RI office
A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
Technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.
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.
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.