Mechanical Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX seeks a Mechanical Engineer II in Goleta, CA to join the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Section, delivering RF systems for airborne platforms. You will design electronics packaging, perform thermal and structural analyses, and help with production and testing processes onsite.

The role involves collaboration with multiple disciplines and interfaces across departments, supporting programs from concept to production in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field required by start date.
• GD&T experience and ASME drawing standards proficiency.
• Experience with CREO or similar modeling tools and FEA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design RF systems for thermal and high vibration environments.
• Electronics packaging design and related electrical components.
• Thermal and structural design and analysis.
• Develop and document manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Support printed wiring board and circuit card assembly practices.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

ASME drawing standards

Creo modeling

FEA analysis

Conformal antenna packaging

Electronics packaging

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01 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

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. Raytheon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join a talented team delivering new product development and enhancements within the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Section. The section specializes in the design, integration, verification, and production of digital processor and RF receiver subsystems for airborne platforms. The candidate participates in the mechanical development and enhancements for supporting a variety of programs in Goleta, California. Key interfaces will be with other sections across the department, other engineering disciplines, as well as internal customers leading the supporting programs. This is an onsite position located in Goleta, CA. Occasional travel may be required to other Raytheon facilities and suppliers or customer sites.

What You Will Do

• Responsibilities involve working together with more senior team members in designing RF systems for challenging thermal and high vibration environments.
• This role involves electronics packaging design.
• thermal and structural design and analysis
• electrical component design
• construction and failure modes
• printed wiring board and circuit card assembly processes and best practices
• surface mount and through hole component installation processes and failure modes
• metal fabrication and finishing methods
• RF isolation mechanical design
• environmental test methods and equipment

Qualifications You Must Have

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Engineering Science, Physics, Math, or related (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Coursework and/or experience with the following: Calculus, Differential Equations, Physics (calculus based), Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of materials, Thermodynamics, Heat transfer
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing and documentation standards and procedures.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Mechanical engineering within a product development lifecycle in design, packaging, manufacturing support, and/or hardware integration and testing.
• Creating and documenting mechanical designs in CREO or similar modeling tools.
• Experience in Structural and thermal analysis using FEA modeling techniques.
• Experience in Conformal Antenna Array Packaging.
• Electronics packaging, cabling and harness design, and printed wiring board designs and routing.

What We Offer

• 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 and Compensation

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

Relocation Eligibility

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products 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.

Application Window

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.

Company Overview

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the 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.