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# Senior Hardware Engineer - ESSM Launcher

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Portsmouth, RI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Software Requirements Analysis, Creo
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=03394a0c537dad6d

## About the Role

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, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

 * Experience in leading small development efforts and teams with cost and schedule responsibility
 * Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Tolerance Analysis, metal fabrication (machining, sheet metal), assembly joining techniques (fasteners, rivets, inserts)
 * Experience with CAD modeling and Engineering Documentation practices.
 * 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., * Experience in specification, design, development, production and testing of electronics systems. Specific knowledge of packaging electronic equipment to meet physical and environmental constraints is preferred
 * Experience with technical execution and development of proposal cost and technical volumes.
 * Experience with or certifications to write engineering basis of estimates (BOEs)
 * Ability to support international travel (~30%) to customer sites or suppliers
 * Experience with PTC CREO and PDM
 * Experience and certifications in Earned Value Project Management
 * Demonstrated ability to solve difficult problems while working as part of a cross functional team
 * Strong communication skillset with ability to articulate, in both oral and written form, to technical, non-technical and management audiences

## Description

The UES department is looking for a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer to become a member of the ESSM® Missile Launcher team. This role will be on-site and located in Portsmouth, RI.

What You Will Do

 * Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements.
 * Collaborate across multiple disciplines/functions (i.e. structural/thermal analyses and electrical engineering) to solve complex technical challenges in a fast-paced, team environment.

 * Support the factory and suppliers with product integration

 * Participate in design peer reviews, resolving action items, and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions.
 * Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.


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