Mechanical Thermal Engineer II (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX’s Mechanical Thermal Engineer role in the MA&T Department focuses on detailed thermal analysis across product lifecycles, from design trades to qualification testing. You will perform hand calculations and detailed FEA, develop test plans, and correlate data with peers and customers.

Security clearance eligibility is required for this U.S.-based position, emphasizing rigorous technical work. The role demands strong analytical skills, experience with FloTHERM/ANSYS or equivalent tools, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in STEM fields obtained by start date.
• Experience with thermal analysis using FloTHERM, PATRAN, Thermal Desktop/SINDA or ANSYS or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of mechanical principles for thermal analysis with and without finite element tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand calculations to scope higher detail analyses.
• Carry out detailed thermal analyses for program challenges.
• Generate test plans to validate analyses and verify hardware.
• Analyze test data to validate and correlate models.
• Collaborate with analysts to resolve moderate complexity problems.
• Review work with peers for technical accuracy.
• Present results to customers and stakeholders.
• Document work for archive and reference.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Hand calculations

FEA methods

Peer reviews

Test planning

Communication with customers

Education

Master’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (preferred)

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. The Mechanical Thermal Engineer is responsible for detailed thermal analysis on products throughout their lifecycle from initial design trade studies and proposals through qualification testing to enduring production support. The analyses will cover a wide range of difficult problems, requiring solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. The analysis tasks will span the spectrum from classical hand analyses to detailed analyses requiring the use of finite element analysis software. The Mechanical Thermal Engineer will be held accountable for completing his/her work within the agreed upon cost and schedule.

Additionally, the selected candidate will be expected to present their work for peer reviews and to be a peer reviewer for other engineers’ work. Finally, the engineer is expected to plan and support tests, perform data reduction and engage in thermal model correlation.

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 Hand Calculations to determine scope of higher detail analysis models
• Perform detailed thermal analyses to solve various program thermal challenges
• Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirements
• Analyze test data to validate and correlate models
• Work with experienced analysts on problems of moderate complexity to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints
• Review your work with peers to ensure technical accuracy
• Present results to internal, external, and government customers
• Generate detailed documentation of work and archive for reference

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience in thermal analysis with any of the following tools: FloTHERM, PATRAN, Thermal Desktop/SINDA or ANSYS or equivalent
• Experience in mechanical principles to solve classical thermal analysis solutions both inside and outside of finite element tools
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications

• We Prefer Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO
• Experience in Electronics Cooling and Aerodynamic Heating Analyses
• Experience in thermal testing: Planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlation
• Experience presenting to external customers
• Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities

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 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 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.