Mechanical Engineer II – Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

Raytheon’s Hardware Engineering (HWE) team in the US focuses on mechanical hardware design, development, and production for critical defense systems. The Mechanical Engineer II position emphasizes component modeling, documentation, design changes, and release processes across design cycles from concept to production.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, problem-solving abilities, and the desire to grow in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design, documentation, and/or production of hardware.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools, technical data packages, and design reviews.
• Experience with dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) analysis.
• Preferred: strong writing, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components and sub-assemblies per system requirements.
• Support production lines and supplier base to resolve technical challenges and obsolescence.
• Interface with other disciplines and suppliers to develop design solutions.
• Participate in design peer reviews, action item closure, and trade studies.
• Support technical data package creation, changes, and variances.
• Use engineering fundamentals and Raytheon standards to develop data packages for military products.

Skills

Mechanical design

Documentation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

3D CAD tools (Creo)

Windchill PDM

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

Date Posted: 2026-08-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

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

We're growing fast and we want you to grow with us! We're expanding our engineering organization dramatically to meet exciting customer demand, and we're actively looking for engineers who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems. Industry experience in defense? Not required — we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to talk. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon’s Hardware Engineering (HWE) team leads the mechanical hardware design, development and production of critical defense systems. The HWE Team uses state-of-the-art tools, processes, technology, and Raytheon’s CORE principles. HWE’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.

The ideal Mechanical Engineer II candidate will bring a blend of technical ability, experience in mechanical hardware design, system integration skills, and a strong background in program execution whether design and development or production support. As a key contributor on a mechanical or cross-functional engineering team, you will take responsibility for component and assembly modeling, documentation, design changes, and releases processes. Additionally, you will support mechanical teams throughout all phases of our design cycles, from concept development to design, prototyping, production support and testing. This position is ideal for an early-career mechanical engineer who is looking to grow their skills in design, manufacturing, and technical problem-solving within a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment.

What You Will Do

• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, for systems and equipment in accordance with system requirements.


• Support the product production lines and global supply base to investigation and resolve technical challenges and obsolescence throughout the production and sustainment phases of the product life cycle.


• Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges.


• Support and participate in design peer reviews, resolving action items, and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions.


• Support technical data package creation, changes, and/or variances.


• Utilize mechanical engineering fundamentals, industry specifications, and Raytheon design standards in the development of technical data packages for military products.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.


• Experience within 3 of the following 4 areas:
  
  
  • Experience utilizing mechanical engineering principles in the design, development, and/or production of mechanical equipment and/or hardware and/or tooling.
  
  
  • Experience in the development, creation, release, or updates of engineering drawings utilizing a 3D CAD design tool.
  
  
  • Experience in the review and interpretation of technical documentation utilized in the development or production of hardware products.
  
  
  • Experience with Dimensioning and Tolerancing analysis.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.


• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.


• Proven team player and self-motivated leader with exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills, fostering positive and productive interactions in a team-focused environment


• Working knowledge of industry specifications utilized in creation of technical data packages.


• 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 working in a factory supporting development, low-rate as well as full-rate production of missile components and assemblies.


• Advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or hardware systems design.

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: This position is eligible for relocation

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.

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