Principal Mechanical Engineer - Hardware Technologies (Onsite)
RTX
el segundo, CA · Posted November 2, 2026
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November 2026
- #7Best cities for manufacturing and industrial pay after cost of living$145k · of 35
- #8Best cities for energy and utilities pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #8Best all-round cities for new graduates in the West Coast58 / 100 · of 39
- #10Best cities for manufacturing and industrial jobs339 openings · of 100
- #12Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the West Coast491 openings · of 60
- #14Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast48 jobs · of 47
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- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
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Pay compared with the market
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RTX has filed 6 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 25 workers, most recently October 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
Date Posted. 2026-11-02Country. United States of America Location. US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 Position Role Type. Onsite. U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status...