Lead Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Airframes

Raytheon

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 107,500 - 204,500

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
401(k) match
Parental leave

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for their Advanced Airframes Department in Tucson, Arizona. Responsibilities include mechanical design, integration, and testing of defense system hardware, leading small teams, and collaborating with various engineering groups. A STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $107,500 – $204,500, along with comprehensive benefits. This is an onsite role that requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years with advanced degree.
  • Experience overseeing suppliers in the fabrication or production of mechanical hardware.
  • Familiarity with tolerance analysis and drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical design and documentation of components.
  • Collaborate across multiple engineering groups.
  • Lead a team and meet schedule, financial, and technical goals.
  • Support product integration with suppliers.
  • Conduct thermal, structural, and dynamic analysis.

Skills

Mechanical Design
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
CAD design tools
Team Leadership

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for their Advanced Airframes Department in Tucson, Arizona. Responsibilities include mechanical design, integration, and testing of defense system hardware, leading small teams, and collaborating with various engineering groups. A STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $107,500 – $204,500, along with comprehensive benefits. This is an onsite role that requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
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