Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX's Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Engineer role in Huntsville offers the opportunity to contribute to aerospace products from early concept to production support. You will use classical and finite element methods with CREO-based CAD and industry-standard tools to ensure robust structural and thermal designs.

The position emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and collaboration with experienced analysts and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields required; DoD security clearance path described.
• Experience with structural design/analysis and solid CAD tools (CREO).
• Familiarity with PATRAN/NASTRAN/ANSYS/ABAQUS; Matlab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand calculations and determine requirements for higher order detailed analysis.
• Perform detailed structural analyses to solve program design challenges.
• Generate test plans to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance.
• Analyze test data to validate models and generate mechanical loads/environments.
• Coordinate peer reviews and present results to stakeholders.
• Create detailed archival technical reports.

Skills

Solid modeling CAD (CREO)

Structural design & analysis

Test & instrumentation experience

Mathematics/physics skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

ABET accreditation awareness

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CREO

PATRAN

NASTRAN

ANSYS

ABAQUS

MATLAB

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH 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.

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

As a Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Engineer for Raytheon, you are responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the‑art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions. Raytheon is seeking an entry-level Structural Engineer to join the MA&T Department. In this role you will get the opportunity to work on products throughout their lifecycle from initial design trade studies and proposals through qualification testing to enduring production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hand calculations and determine requirements for higher order detailed analysis
• Perform detailed structural analyses to solve various program structural design challenges
• Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to requirements
• Analyze test data to validate and correlate models, and/or generate mechanical loads and environments
• Work with experienced analysts on problems of moderate complexity to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints
• Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work product
• Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports

Qualifications

• You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
• Academic or professional experience in structural design and analysis
• Academic or professional experience with any of the following tools: PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS or equivalent software.
• We Prefer Experience with Matlab
• Experience in Structural test and instrumentation
• Advanced degree in aforementioned disciplines.
• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Benefits

• 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD.

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.

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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.