Mechanical Thermal Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Mechanical - Thermal Engineer to join the MA&T Department. You will perform thermal analyses, develop test plans, and validate models for aerospace products across lifecycles. You will collaborate with a team of engineers on challenging problems, conduct tests worldwide, and produce comprehensive technical reports.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, interdepartmental collaboration, and a path to growth within robust engineering programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date.
• Experience in thermal design and analysis.
• Experience with FloTHERM, PATRAN, Thermal Desktop/SINDA, or ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand calculations and determine requirements for higher order detailed analysis.
• Perform detailed thermal analyses to solve program thermal design challenges.
• Generate test plans to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to requirements.
• Support test setup and execution, analyze test data, correlate and validate thermal models.
• Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring technical accuracy of work product.
• Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Hand calculations

Data interpretation

Peer reviews

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

FloTHERM

PATRAN

Thermal Desktop/SINDA

ANSYS

Creo

Job description

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.

The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state‑of‑the‑art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions. Raytheon is seeking a Mechanical - Thermal Engineer to join the MA&T Department. In this role you will get the opportunity to work on products throughout their lifecycle from initial design trade studies and proposals through qualification testing to enduring production support. You will join and learn from a team of 200+ engineers working in all areas of thermal engineering, and can expect a wide variety of assignments, from classical electronics thermal analyses to cutting edge test definition and execution including field test support at locations around the world.

What You Will Do

• Perform hand calculations and determine requirements for higher order detailed analysis
• Perform detailed thermal analyses to solve various program thermal design challenges
• Generate test plans to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to requirements
• Support test setup and execution, analyze test data, correlate and validate thermal models
• Work with experienced engineers on problems of moderate complexity to provide solutions within 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

What You Will Learn

How to work as part of an Integrated Product Team, collaborating with other engineering disciplines to solve challenging technical problems for our customers How thermal engineering is conducted in an innovative industry setting, through comprehensive department‑sponsored training and mentoring from senior staff

You Must Have

Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date. Experience in thermal design and analysis Experience with one of the following tools: FloTHERM, PATRAN, Thermal Desktop/SINDA, ANSYS Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects Qualifications

We Prefer

• Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
• Experience in electronics cooling and aerodynamic heating analyses
• Thermal test and instrumentation experience
• Working knowledge of mechanical principles to solve classical thermal engineering problems both inside and outside of software tools

Qualifications

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

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.