Mechanical Engineer I - GBE

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I for Ground Based Effector (GBE). This onsite role involves design, development, and documentation of components for missile systems, with collaboration across engineering and supplier teams. A DoD Secret clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.

The candidate will support production, perform design reviews, and contribute to technical decisions. Prior CAD experience and hardware assembly are expected; travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM fields.
• 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience.
• Experience with 3D modeling CAD tools and hardware construction.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design, development, and documentation of components and sub-assemblies for tactical missile systems.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines and suppliers to develop design solutions.
• Support factory and suppliers with product development and troubleshooting.
• Interface with teams to resolve technical challenges and meet schedule goals.
• Prepare technical justification analyses for reviews.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Hardware assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Windchill PDM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

About RTX

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon’s Ground Based Effectors Department is currently searching for a Mechanical Engineer I - GBE to work on multi-disciplined teams supporting the design and/or production support of our products and subsystems. The products support US Government and international customers. These positions support product lines based in Tucson, AZ, and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers, Raytheon facilities, and customer sites. This position will be an onsite role.

What You Will Do

• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, for tactical missile systems and equipment in accordance with system requirements.
• Collaborating with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical issues.
• Support the factory and suppliers with product development, obsolescence, troubleshooting, domestically and internationally.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges.
• Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.
• Support and participate in design peer reviews, resolving action items, and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions.
• Support technical data package updates and/or variances.
• Supporting First Article Inspection process (FAI), work alongside Quality engineers in support of that in addition to Raytheon Source Inspection (RSI), work instruction reviews, material dispositions, and root cause investigations to production issues.
• Decisions are data driven and require preparing technical justification analysis reports and presenting to a variety of Engineering Review Boards.
• Utilize Raytheon hardware tools and processes.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• Experience with 3D modeling CAD tools (modeling and drawing).
• Experience with building hardware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications We Prefer Major: Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5 Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of complex scope and complexity
• Familiarity with Windchill PDM Prior internship with Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, or Collins Aerospace Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary range: 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
• 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

Additional Details

This role requires a security clearance.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.