Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structural Engineer

About RTX and Raytheon

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose to solve the world's most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses and world-class operations, we push the boundaries of known science to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings over 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet today's mission needs and stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Our foundation is rooted in our values—Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation—and a higher calling to serve our country.

About the Role

The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department ensures structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, the team delivers innovative engineering solutions using methods ranging from classical fundamental techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods, all validated by rigorous testing.

We are seeking a mid-level Senior Structural Engineer to join this mission-critical team in Tucson, AZ. In this onsite role, you will perform detailed structural analysis to support all phases of programs, from development to production. You will tackle difficult problems requiring imaginative and thorough solutions, spanning from classical hand calculations to complex finite element analyses. You will define the scope of analysis, manage cost and schedule constraints, and present results to internal stakeholders and external government customers. Additionally, you will act as a technical leader, helping to develop department processes and leading teams to meet program milestones.