Mechanical Structural Engineer II (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is conducting a structural analysis and design role in Tucson, AZ. The position supports multiple program phases by performing detailed structural analyses, validating models, and generating test plans and reports for hardware compliance.

The role requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience with major analysis tools (PATRAN/NASTRAN/ANSYS/ABAQUS). Travel to test sites may be required, and the company emphasizes equal opportunity employment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in STEM required.
• Experience with structural analysis tools (PATRAN/NASTRAN/ANSYS/ABAQUS or equivalent).
• Strong grasp of mechanical engineering principles applied to structural problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analyses to support all program phases.
• Generate test plans to validate analyses and verify hardware requirements.
• Analyze test data to validate models and generate loads and environments.
• Work with experienced analysts on moderately complex problems within cost/schedule constraints.
• Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews for accuracy of work product.
• Present results to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Generate detailed archival technical reports.
• Travel to test sites to support discussion or testing activities.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in STEM fields

Tools

PATRAN

NASTRAN

ANSYS

ABAQUS

CREO

MATLAB

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805 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

What You Will Do

• Perform detailed structural analyses to support all phases of programs
• Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirements
• Analyze test data to validate and correlate models, and/or generate mechanical loads and environments
• Work with experienced analysts on problems of moderate complexity to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints
• Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work product
• Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports
• Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience in structural analysis with any of the following tools: PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS or equivalent software
• Experience in mechanical principles to solve classical structural engineering problems both inside and outside of software tools
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer

• Experience in structural testing: planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlation
• Experience with dynamic shock and vibration analysis
• Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
• Experience with Matlab
• Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities

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

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

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.

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.

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.