Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an entry-level Hardware Test Engineer to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test Department. The role involves comprehensive test support across development and production, including environmental, vibration, and materials testing, with opportunities to interact with design, manufacturing, and external government programs.

You will work on test plans and reports, coordinate fixtures, and may travel to test sites to support discussions, contributing to program objectives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM is required.
• Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience with MATLAB is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation planning and test conduct of all Hardware Tests including vibration, mechanical shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, and structural testing
• Dynamic and thermal data acquisition and analysis
• Provide test fixture design coordination
• Work independently and take ownership of program/project to achieve schedule, financial, and technical goals
• Prepare test plans, schedules, test reports, and technical documentation of project work assigned
• Work directly with design engineering, structural analysis personnel, manufacturing engineering, and commercial customers
• Provide technical expertise to programs as needed
• Factory and supplier testing support domestically and internationally
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports
• Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)

Skills

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

CREO CAD

Job description

Introduction

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

Raytheon is seeking an entry level Hardware Test Engineer to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test Department. The Hardware Test Engineer will be responsible for comprehensive test support during all phases of programs including development and production. Hardware Testing will cover a wide range of difficult problems, requiring solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. The types of Hardware Tests include: Proof of Design, Risk Mitigation, Proof of Manufacturing, Environmental Confidence Testing, Environmental Qualification, and Engineering Tests on operating and non-operating hardware. Additionally, Hardware Test personnel develop environmental stress screening requirements and provide rapid response factory production support. You will be expected to meet the test objectives and will be held accountable for completing the work within the agreed upon cost and schedule. The customers of this position will include internal personnel and programs as well as external Government(s) personnel and programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation planning and test conduct of all Hardware Tests including vibration, mechanical shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, and structural testing
• Dynamic and thermal data acquisition and analysis
• Provide test fixture design coordination
• Work independently and take ownership of program/project to achieve schedule, financial, and technical goals
• Prepare test plans, schedules, test reports, and technical documentation of project work assigned
• Work directly with design engineering, structural analysis personnel, manufacturing engineering, and commercial customers
• Provide technical expertise to programs as needed
• Factory and supplier testing support domestically and internationally
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports
• Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)

Qualifications

• You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
• Experience with Matlab

We Prefer

• Experience in Hardware and Environmental Testing (i.e. Dynamic Shock/Vibration, Climatic, Structural)
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Signal processing, data acquisition, field test instrumentation, or structural testing
• Experience providing verbal and written reports
• Desire to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities

What We Offer

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.

Relocation Eligibility