Aerospace Mechanical Test Engineer I – Onsite

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a mechanical test solutions engineer to design, analyze, prototype, and implement high-reliability test fixtures and environmental stations for defense programs across the lifecycle.

You will work with CAD tools, integrate with modern test technologies, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams; occasional CONUS travel is expected; U.S. security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM must be obtained by start date.
• Experience using parametric 3D CAD software to generate 3D models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Experience in mechanical design via coursework, research, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and design mechanical test solutions for vibration, thermal, hydraulic, RF, and EO environments.
• Conceptualize and implement mechanical systems with state-of-the-art test technologies.
• Create 3D assemblies and 2D drawings using parametric CAD tools.
• Ensure data packages meet drafting standards (ASME Y14 / ISO GD&T).
• Integrate and validate test systems for accuracy, repeatability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose malfunctions and implement design enhancements.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

Autodesk Inventor

CATIA

Siemens NX

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a mechanical test solutions engineer to design, analyze, prototype, and implement high-reliability test fixtures and environmental stations for defense programs across the lifecycle.

You will work with CAD tools, integrate with modern test technologies, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams; occasional CONUS travel is expected; U.S. security clearance required.