Mechanical Engineer II - Air Launched Effectors (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Air Launched Effectors team. You will design, develop, and document components and sub-assemblies for tactical missile systems, collaborating with factory and suppliers to meet schedule, cost, and technical goals.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in STEM and have experience with mechanical data packages, GD&T, and 3D modeling tools like CREO; Windchill experience is a plus. Onsite role with US security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date.
• Experience with design, development, and production of mechanical equipment for military environments.
• Experience with creation, release, and updates of mechanical technical data packages.
• Experience with tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components and sub-assemblies for tactical missile systems.
• Support factory and suppliers with product development, obsolescence, and troubleshooting internationally.
• Interface with engineering disciplines and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Mechanical design

Tolerance analysis

Technical data packages

FAI/RSI liaison

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

CREO (Pro/E)

Windchill

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030 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. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon’s Air Launched Effectors Department is currently searching for Mechanical Engineers to work on multi-disciplined teams supporting the design and/or production support of Air Launched Effectors products and subsystems. The products support US Government and international customers. These positions support product lines based in Tucson, AZ, and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers, Raytheon facilities, and customer sites. This position will be an onsite role.

What You Will Do

Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, for tactical missile systems and equipment in accordance with system requirements. Support the factory and suppliers with product development, obsolescence, troubleshooting, domestically and internationally. Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges. Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals. Support and participate in design peer reviews, resolving action items, and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions. Support technical data package updates and/or variances. Working knowledge of First Article Inspection process (FAI), work along side Quality engineers in support of that in addition to Raytheon Source Inspection (RSI). Utilize Raytheon hardware tools and processes.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Masters degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience with design, development, and production of mechanical equipment and/or hardware, preferably for use in Military environments.
• Experience in the development, creation, release, and updates of mechanical technical data packages.
• Experience with tolerance analysis.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Masters degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering, or hardware systems design.
• Experience working in a factory supporting development, low-rate as well as full-rate production of missile components and assemblies.
• Experience with CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software.
• Experience with PTC Windchill Product Data Management or equivalent configuration/data management software.
• Experience with ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances) and tolerance analysis.

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.

• 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

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.

Relocation Eligibility

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

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.

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.