Mechanical Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Goleta, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Section. You will help design RF systems with emphasis on thermal and vibration environments for airborne platforms, collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines.

The role involves electronics packaging, thermal/structural analysis, and component design using CREO and related tools. Onsite work with potential travel and a requirement for U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or STEM field required by start date.
• Solid foundation in calculus, physics, statics/dynamics and materials.
• Experience with GD&T and ASME drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to RF system mechanical design for thermal and vibration challenges.
• Assist in electronics packaging design, thermal/structural analyses, and fabrication processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across programs in Goleta, CA.

Skills

Calculus

Differential Equations

Physics (calculus based)

Statics

Dynamics

Mechanics of materials

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

GD&T

ASME drawing standards

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or STEM field

Tools

CREO

FEA modeling tools

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

The Mechanical Engineer II is an important technical contributor to the programs and products supported by the department. 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. Assignments may involve 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, and 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

• Coursework and/or experience with any of the following: 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

• 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.
• 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

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.

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.

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.

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