Mechanical Engineer II - Design

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ, onsite, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop components and sub-assemblies for military products using 3D CAD (CREO) and established design standards.

The role interfaces with multiple disciplines, supports production, and drives technical data package creation. A STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience are required, with eligibility for DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 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:

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Technical communication

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CREO

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

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

About Raytheon

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.

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.

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