Onsite Principal Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace Systems

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Annual incentive programs

Onsite role with travel potential

Job summary

RTX Raytheon, located onsite in Tucson, Arizona, seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead a team in designing, analyzing, and optimizing aerospace mechanisms and structures. You will coordinate cross-functional activities, manage sub-systems, and work with suppliers and government customers to meet technical milestones within cost and schedule.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience, active U.S. security clearance, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical products and/or subassembly design, integration, and production support.
• Experience with supplier engagement processes, factory development, and/or production ramp-up.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to design, develop, integrate, and test mechanical hardware within Advanced Technologies.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members by leading by example.
• Coordinate with IPT for Technical Data Package and ensure alignment with RSE/REA/Designer teams.
• Oversee hardware procurement coordination and manage the material budget within cost constraints.
• Ensure on-time delivery of compliant hardware with documented pedigree.
• Collaborate with program management and government customers in key meetings.
• Assist with mechanical risk management and failure investigations as required.
• Present technical and cost/schedule content to team members and government customers.
• Oversee production factory development, ramp-up, and FAI/Prove-in milestones.
• Work onsite with occasional travel, labs, and field work.

Skills

STEM degree

Security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor's or higher)

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

RTX Raytheon, located onsite in Tucson, Arizona, seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead a team in designing, analyzing, and optimizing aerospace mechanisms and structures. You will coordinate cross-functional activities, manage sub-systems, and work with suppliers and government customers to meet technical milestones within cost and schedule.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience, active U.S. security clearance, and U.S.