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Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles

Principal Specialist Design Integrity Checker

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026Deadline 10/22/26
$86.8k - $165.2k
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Tucson, AZ, USA
In Person
Hardware EngineeringHardware Validation & Testing
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and five years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of three years of experience; in the absence of a degree, nine years of relevant experience is required.
  • An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date.
  • Five years of experience designing, drafting, and/or verifying or validating detailed Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
  • Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) design or drafting.
  • For the Mechanical Design Checker area, experience with at least one of PTC Creo Suite, Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Raster, Canvas, GTXImage, or Myriad.
  • For the Electrical Design Checker area, experience with electrical software packages such as Mentor Boardstation, EXPEDITION-DxDESIGNER, or related software.
Responsibilities
  • For mechanical design checking, perform design verification and validation of traditional mechanical 2D drawings and model-based Design TDPs.
  • For mechanical design checking, ensure mechanical design documentation and models cover complex and simple machined parts, castings, and other fabricated items.
  • For mechanical design checking, verify that mechanical design drawings, documentation, and associated electronic output files for production or procurement undergo comprehensive review for design producibility, data integrity, quality, and consistency.
  • For mechanical design checking, confirm traditional and model-based mechanical designs meet form, fit, and function requirements unique to the program and comply with company and industry specifications and standards.
  • For mechanical design checking, authenticate synchronization between design representations (drawings) and the design database models from which they were derived.
  • Ensure mechanical design verification and validation follows ASME Y14.41 and MIL-STD-31000 standards.
  • For electrical design checking, provide formal, systematic design verification and validation of traditional electrical 2D Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
  • For electrical design checking, review electrical TDPs that encompass circuit card assemblies or flexible circuit assemblies, printed wiring boards, schematic design representations, electronic Bills of Material (eBOMs), and design models developed using computer-aided design tools.
  • For electrical design checking, use EXPEDITION-DxDESIGNER to extract the latest schematic, BLUEPRINT to extract the latest circuit card assembly and printed wiring board, VALOR for printed wiring board dimensions, holes, and board layer stackup, and Excel for electronic Bills of Material and other electrical change comparisons.
  • Support reviews of software documents according to program requirements.
  • Perform design verification and validation of traditional 2D drawings and model-based Design TDPs.
  • Authenticate synchronization between design representations (drawings) and the design database models from which they were derived.
  • Ensure electrical design verification and validation complies with ASME Y14.41 and MIL-STD-31000 standards.
  • With training, the selected candidate may also verify and validate the opposing design Technical Data Package discipline.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with industry model-based engineering (MBE), including 3D PDF design representation, and ASME, military, and industry standards.
  • Configuration and Data Management (CM/DM) comprehension and the ability to develop advanced Technical Data Package record-set management techniques in Product Data Management (PDM).
  • Ability to collaborate with engineering disciplines and leadership levels, and negotiate critical discussions to develop solutions that meet program needs and align with design and drafting requirements.
  • For potential multidisciplinary support, electrical computer-aided design design or drafting experience with MentorGraphics applications (DxDesigner, Valor), DownStream Technologies (BluePrint-PCB), other electrical change-comparison software, electrical model-based engineering concepts, and electronic Bills of Material.
  • Problem-solving and process-development or improvement capability, and ability to understand and adapt to evolving technologies, processes, procedures, and best practices.
  • For potential multidisciplinary support, mechanical computer-aided design design or drafting experience with Creo/ProE and other mechanical drafting applications.

About the company

RTX produces jet engines, cockpit electronics, and avionics through Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, and develops defense systems and missiles via Raytheon. Pratt & Whitney engines provide propulsion for commercial and military aircraft, while Collins Aerospace supplies flight controls, navigation, and integrated cockpit systems, and Raytheon offers missiles, radar, and sensing technologies. The company differentiates itself by offering a single, integrated portfolio that spans both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate umbrella, drawing on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics, and defense technologies for civilian air travel and security needs.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • RTX raised 2026 guidance after Q2 sales reached $24.7 billion and EPS hit $1.89.
  • Raytheon's 2026 framework agreements target annual output above 1,000 Tomahawks and 500 SM-6s.
  • GTF Advantage certification and Airbus deliveries extend Pratt & Whitney's recovery into 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Pratt & Whitney's GTF powder-metal issue still drives inspections, grounded jets, and lawsuits.
  • SEC subpoenas and DOJ agreements keep Raytheon's legacy conduct under active scrutiny.
  • Persistent GTF failures or fixed-price overruns can erase cash flow and damage airline trust.

What makes RTX unique

  • RTX pairs $289 billion backlog with balanced defense and commercial aerospace exposure.
  • Raytheon wins $24.4 billion SM-6 and $22.9 billion Tomahawk production contracts.
  • Pratt & Whitney and Collins feed recurring aftermarket revenue across Airbus and military fleets.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
RTX cash flow jumps $1.76B, but receivable sales explain $1.5B of the gain

RTX Corporation's first-half operating cash flow rose to $5.40 billion from about $3.64 billion, but receivable sales explain much of the gain. Increased factoring contributed $1.5 billion, or about 41% of the improvement. Demand for aircraft maintenance and defence is lifting the business. Second-quarter commercial aftermarket sales at its engine unit grew 25%, and adjusted operating profit rose 22%. RTX generated about $4.19 billion in first-half free cash flow. Its annual guidance of $8.50–$8.75 billion requires roughly $4.31–$4.56 billion more in the second half. The shares trade at about 25x forward earnings, against 35x for General Electric. Analysts expect about 15% growth in 2026 adjusted earnings per share, versus about 24% for General Electric.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
Northrop Grumman and RTX raise profit forecasts as rearmament drives $1.5T Pentagon budget bets

Northrop Grumman and RTX raised their annual profit forecasts after strong third-quarter results, citing robust demand for military aircraft, missiles and defence programmes. Both firms reported growing backlogs. Northrop posted earnings per share of $7.89, against $7.19 expected. RTX reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.26 and sales of $24.965 billion. The US military has used up large stocks of Patriot missiles, Tomahawk missiles, and THAAD interceptors in Ukraine and Iran. Only a few prime contractors can make the replacements. William Blair analysts, after attending an Association of the US Army conference, say customers are already placing orders ahead of the 2027 funding bill. The firm assumes Congress will give the Pentagon about $1.5 trillion.

PR Newswire
Oct 13th, 2026
Raytheon wins $729M counter-drone deal for US Army, Qatar and Jordan

Raytheon, an RTX business, has won $729 million in contracts to supply parts of its LIDS counter-drone system to the US Army, Qatar, and Jordan. The deal includes fixed-site and mobile configurations. LIDS, or the Low, slow, small, unmanned aircraft Integrated Defeat System, uses Raytheon's Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor (KuRFS) and the Coyote effector. The deal marks the first international sales of both. KuRFS offers 360-degree threat detection. Coyote effectors defeat single drones and swarms. Raytheon is expanding Coyote production to meet rising global demand. Planned upgrades include faster launch times, higher speeds, and greater range at higher altitudes. "LIDS provides a proven and cost-effective layer of defense," said Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon.

PR Newswire
Oct 8th, 2026
RTX's Raytheon secures $6.3B contract for SM-3 IB missile interceptors

Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a contract worth up to $6.3 billion for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IB interceptors. The five-year agreement, with two optional additional years, forms part of recent landmark deals between Raytheon and the Department of War. The contract supports urgent replenishment of missile defense inventory that has been used in combat. Production will primarily take place at Raytheon facilities in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama. SM-3 IB is a ship- and land-based missile defense interceptor designed to defeat short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles. It was first deployed in combat in 2024 and remains integral to the US Navy's extended-range integrated air and missile defense systems.

PR Newswire
Oct 1st, 2026
RTX's Raytheon secures $24.4B contract for SM-6 interceptors

Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a five-year contract worth up to $24.4 billion for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) interceptors. The contract includes two additional option years. The agreement ensures a consistent supply of SM-6s for the US Navy. The missile can conduct offensive strikes and missile defense missions. Raytheon President Phil Jasper said the company is focused on meeting demand through operational investments and facility improvements. The firm has expanded its workforce, strengthened partnerships across the defence industrial base, and automated production to boost output. SM-6 is the only combat-proven weapon capable of performing anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and ballistic missile defence. It can be fired from various Navy ship-based platforms and land-based launchers.