Defense Mechanical Engineer with Secret Clearance

Prattwhitney; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX seeks a Mechanical Engineering specialist to contribute to defense system hardware. You will design, model, and document mechanical components across radar, missiles, and command platforms, collaborating with systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers. The role involves prototyping, testing, and factory support.

We value hands-on prototyping, GD&T awareness, and a strong foundation in mechanical design earned through masters-level coursework or research. Relocation is possible.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM required by start date.
• Experience using parametric 3D CAD to create models and drawings.
• Experience with mechanical design in coursework, research or projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and document mechanical components and assemblies.
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings.
• Validate designs via prototyping, testing and simulations.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, and supplier integration.
• Participate in design reviews and trade studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve hardware issues.

Skills

Parametric 3D CAD

CAD workflow

Mechanical design

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

Autodesk Inventor

CATIA

Siemens NX

Job description

RTX seeks a Mechanical Engineering specialist to contribute to defense system hardware. You will design, model, and document mechanical components across radar, missiles, and command platforms, collaborating with systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers. The role involves prototyping, testing, and factory support.

We value hands-on prototyping, GD&T awareness, and a strong foundation in mechanical design earned through masters-level coursework or research. Relocation is possible.