Mechanical Engineer II - Structural Engineer with Security Clearance

About Raytheon and RTX

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling—to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses: Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics, and cybersecurity.

About the Team

The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental and empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry-leading commercial tools. These methods are all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost-effective yet technically balanced solutions.

Engineers will join and learn from a team of 200+ engineers working in all areas of structural engineering. The department offers a wide variety of assignments, from classical stress analyses to cutting-edge computer-aided analysis methodologies and field test support at locations around the world.

About the Role

Raytheon is seeking an early career Structural Engineer to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test Department. In this role, you will get the opportunity to work on products throughout their lifecycle, from initial design trade studies and proposals through qualification testing to enduring production support. You will work on problems of moderate complexity, providing answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints while coordinating technical peer reviews to ensure the technical accuracy of your work product.

This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ. The role involves presenting results to internal stakeholders and external customers, generating detailed archival technical reports, and traveling to test sites to support testing or design discussions depending on the work assignment.

Hiring Process and Application

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted; however, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.