Senior Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace (Onsite, Tucson)

RTX; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Tucson, AZ location to design, analyze, and optimize next-generation aerospace mechanisms and structures. You will lead design efforts, mentor teammates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet stringent performance standards.

The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, a STEM degree, and DoD-level security clearance readiness. On-site work with potential vendor collaboration and occasional travel supports mission

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience in mechanical design and/or advanced design development, and/or manufacturing processes, or tooling processes, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing, creating, releasing, and updating engineering drawings using a 3D CAD design tool.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), including tolerance analysis, and/or interpreting and applying drawing practices for mechanical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for aerospace mechanisms and structures across product lifecycle.
• Operate with limited oversight in a project management capacity for subsystems or systems.
• Perform mechanical design analyses to ensure form, fit, and function.
• Mentor and lead small teams across disciplines to deliver design solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and meet requirements.
• Manage assignments to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Participate in design reviews and trade studies to support engineering decisions.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers to promote technical excellence.

Skills

Mechanical design

Creo CAD

GD&T

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering analysis

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CREO CAD

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Tucson, AZ location to design, analyze, and optimize next-generation aerospace mechanisms and structures. You will lead design efforts, mentor teammates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet stringent performance standards.

The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, a STEM degree, and DoD-level security clearance readiness. On-site work with potential vendor collaboration and occasional travel supports mission