Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

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

Raytheon in Andover, MA is seeking an entry level Hardware Test Engineer to support mechanical analysis and testing across development and production programs.

You will perform instrumentation planning, data acquisition, fixture design coordination, and test reporting while traveling to test sites as needed. A BS in Mechanical Engineering and experience with CREO and Matlab are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO.
• Experience with Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation planning and test conduct of all Hardware Tests including vibration and thermal 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.
• Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Matlab

Job description

Location

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Date Posted

2026-10-12

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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

Qualifications 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

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.

• 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

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

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