Principal Specialist, Product Design

Posted:
1/5/2026, 9:09:36 AM

Location(s):
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
On-site

Date Posted:

2025-11-27

Country:

Canada

Location:

CANON116: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 440 Phillip Street Unit D, Waterloo, ON, N2L 5R9, Canada

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

 

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.  Future growth will lead to working with mechanical, civil and electrical engineers to support greenfield installations of the ATC systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Designs major mechanical components or major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototypes, and specific products using computer design and engineering systems.
  • Generates parts lists and change documentation to support product life cycle maintenance.
  • Develops or improves 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. 
  • Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, obsolescence, and contractual specification requirements and cost. 
  • Adheres to 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
  • Familiarity working with electronic components, and reviewing supplier specifications to match requirements.
  • Advanced experience in any of these design software applications: NX/Solid Edge or other complex CAD software applications
  • Knowledge of using NX is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of ERP applications, such as MS Dynamics/SAP, and PLM/PDM systems, such as Team Center, is an advantage.
  • Design experience of major components or major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototypes, and specific products using computer design and engineering systems.
  • Develops or improves products and facilitates manufacturing operations.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Raytheon Canada Limited offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

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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RTX Corporation

Website: https://www.rtx.com/

Headquarter Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2020

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Military ⋅ Security ⋅ Software