Date Posted:

2026-10-29

Country:

Canada

Location:

CA-ON-WATERLOO-440 ~ 440 Phillip St ~ PHILLIP, Unit D

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

 

At Raytheon Canada, we are committed to both our customers and employees. You will be part of a valuable team that allows you to be challenged and offers unique opportunities, working on projects that are making a positive impact on our world. Raytheon Canada Limited offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package

 

Principal Specialist, Product Design

 

Raytheon Waterloo is seeking a Principal Specialist, Product Design to be part of the team supporting legacy and Next Generation Airport Traffic Control (ATC) programs. The candidate will work with a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team consisting of product design, systems, software, and manufacturing engineers to develop engineering solutions from conceptualization through prototype development, testing, documentation, and production of mechanical designs and electronic configuration deliverables.  This role will have the added specialty of site design for the installation of ATC systems.

 

Responsibilities:

• Design major mechanical components or major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototypes, and specific products using computer design and engineering systems.
• Develop documentation necessary to install ATC radar equipment at a customer site including, but not limited to:
  • Site layout drawings
  • Equipment room layout drawings
  • Pictorials to aid the installation team
  • Written instructions to aid the installation team
  • Power and signal cable drawings
• Generate parts lists and change documentation to support product life cycle maintenance.
• Develop and/or improve products and facilitates manufacturing operations. 
• Develops data and makes parametric models, layouts, sketches, and notes for design proposals.
• Define and maintain configuration management through ERP/BOM/Parts Lists to ensure released engineering data quality, including obsolescence of electronic components. 
• Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, obsolescence, and contractual specification requirements and cost. 
• Adhere to and participate in all EHS practices and standards across the site, including but not limited to proactive reporting of observed hazards and recommendations to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.

 

Requirements:

• College Diploma or University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience, preferably Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Preferably with at least 4 years of involvement in a design organization producing mechanical component level designs and configuration management.
• Experience with and a strong understanding of electrical codes.
• Experience with cable and harness design.
• Familiarity working with electronic components and reviewing supplier specifications to match requirements.
• Advanced experience in any of these design software applications: NX/Solid Edge, Solid Works or other complex CAD software applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.

 

Why Join Us?

At Raytheon, we are driven by a shared mission: to protect and connect the world. We offer a workplace that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to some of the most advanced technologies in the aerospace and defense industry.

 

If you’re ready to take the lead, inspire a team, and work at the forefront of technology, we invite you to apply and become part of our journey toward a brighter, more connected future.

 

This position is required to work onsite at our facility in Waterloo, Ontario.

 

The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

 

Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

The salary range for this role is 78,000 CAD - 122,850 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. 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 it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

 

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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