Principal Mechanical Engineer - Structural Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer in the Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department. You will perform detailed structural analyses across development and production programs, leveraging finite element methods and engineering judgment to deliver robust solutions.

You will generate test plans, analyze data, lead peer reviews, and present results to internal and external stakeholders while guiding a technical team toward program milestones and cost/schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience; An advanced degree may substitute for additional years of experience (Master's equals 2 years, PhD equals 5 years).

Responsibilities

• 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 limited oversight on complex problems to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints
• Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work product as well as acting as a reviewer for others work products
• Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports
• Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion
• Act as a technical leader and lead teams to meet program milestones

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

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.

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 an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test Department. In this role, you will be responsible for detailed structural analysis to support all phases of programs including development and production. 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 calculations to detailed analyses requiring the use of finite element analysis software. A structural analyst of this salary grade is expected to have a high degree of technical competence and be a recognized technical leader and/or leader of teams of engineering analysts. The selected candidate will be able to work under general direction and will be expected to define the scope and level of analysis/test required to meet objectives and assist in program planning. You will also be held accountable for your individual work and the work of others on your team within the agreed upon cost and schedule. It is expected that you will present your work for peer reviews and be a peer reviewer for other engineers' work. The customers of this position will include internal personnel and programs as well as external Government(s) personnel and programs.

Position Role Type

Onsite

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

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 limited oversight on complex problems to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints


• Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work product as well as acting as a reviewer for others work products


• 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)


• Act as a technical leader (help define and develop MA&T department technical processes and tools) and lead teams to meet program milestones

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience; An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience as follows: Master's is equal to 2 years of experience or a Ph.D. is equal to 5 years of experience

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