Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer-Structural Eng.

About Raytheon and the Mission

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.

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 & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complemented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.

About the Role

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Structural Engineer to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test Department with a background in high temperature structural materials such as refractory metals, Ceramics, and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC's). In this role, you will be responsible for detailed structural analysis and testing to support all phases of programs including development and production. The analyses will cover a wide range of difficult problems, requiring solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.

As a recognized technical leader, you will work under general direction to define the scope and level of analysis or test required to meet objectives. You will act as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help define and develop the MA&T department technical processes and tools. Your work will span the spectrum from classical hand calculations to detailed analyses requiring the use of finite element analysis software, and from coupon-level material characterization to subsystem and system level design verification testing. You will be held accountable for your individual work within agreed upon cost and schedule constraints, presenting your work for peer reviews and serving as a peer reviewer for other engineers' work. The customers of this position include internal personnel and programs as well as external Government personnel and programs.

Location and Work Model

The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Structural job is based in Tucson, AZ, at the RMS AP Bldg 805. This position is designated as Onsite. Employees in Onsite roles work primarily onsite, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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.

Security and Citizenship Requirements

This role requires an Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret - Current) prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Our Values

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.